HARDANGER MUSIKKFEST is a classical chambermusic festival situated in one of the most beautiful corners of Norway; in the scenic Hardangerfjord. Based in Lofthus in Ullensvang. http://www.hardangermusikkfest.no/ Tora Augestad and Therese Birkeland Ulvo are the new artistic directors of the festival from August 2014. http://www.scenicfestivals.com/en/hardanger The Hardanger Music Festival features top level artists in a unique setting. The performances take place at different scenic locations along the fjord. The programme presents a wide artistic variety with particular emphasis on classical chamber music, and Norwegian folk music. The scenery and the cultural history of Hardanger form the backdrop of the Hardanger Music Festival, taking place just when the blooming of the fruit trees is at its peak in May. 2014 June 5-9 2015 May 20-25 2016 May 11-16 2017 May 31-June 5