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Since 1989, Cikada has been a cornerstone of Nordic contemporary classical music, based in Oslo with a flexible slate of members and sub-ensembles, including string quartet and duo configurations. The group is known for interdisciplinary, multimedia performances, a strong commissioning program, and a busy festival circuit that includes Ultima, Huddersfield, and Donaueschingen. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and a look at their 2025 tour itinerary.

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Cikada

  • Formation: 1989 in Oslo; 10 permanent members and multiple sub-ensembles (String Quartet, Duo, etc.).
  • Genre/style: Nordic contemporary classical with interdisciplinary, multimedia performances; strong commissioning program and festival presence (Ultima, Huddersfield, Donaueschingen, etc.).
  • Latest release: Night Lives (May 16, 2025) on Aurora Records, collaboration tied to Kristine Tjøgersen and the Composer Prize 2025; release supported by Ernst von Siemens Foundation.
  • Major awards: Nordic Council’s Music Prize (2005); Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy) for Black Angels (1995); Edison Award (2006).
  • 2025 tour/dates: multiple engagements including Drøbak (June 28), NRK Studio (May 21), Harpreet Bansal & Cikada String Quartet (Sept 6, Oslo), Four Compositions at Astrup Fearnley Museum (Sept 12–14), States of Wonder at Sentralen (Sept 14), and Cikada–Qasim Naqvi at Kulturkirken Jakob (Sept 18).
  • Social media: Official presence on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube.

The records

Cikada Discography

  • Night Lives
    2025 · Aurora Records
  • Harmonium Repertoire
    2019 · Lawo Classics
  • Parmerud
    2018 · Lawo Classics
  • Ophelias: Death by Water Singing
    2016 · Lawo Classics
  • And Sing ...
    2016 · 2L
  • Cikada Live
    2015 · Lawo Classics
  • Cikada Ensemble
    2015 · Lawo Classics
  • Ich Muss Mit Dir Reden
    2015 · 2L
  • Drones, Scales and Objects
    2015 · Lawo Classics
  • Possible Cities / Essential Landscapes
    2012 · 2L
  • Dark Matter
    2012 · NMC
  • The Viola in My Life
    2008 · ECM
  • Panopticon
    2008 · SOFA
  • Nordheim
    2007 · 2L
  • Cirrus
    2007 · Fabra
  • In Due Tempi
    2005 · ECM
  • Will You Give Me to Tell You
    2002 · Albedo
  • Tempora Mutantur
    2002 · Frau Musica (Nova)
  • Strings
    1999 · Aurora
  • Milvus
    1999 · ECM

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