The Vernon Spring

In March, pianist, songwriter and composer Sam Beste brings his ethereal studio project The Vernon Spring to Parkteatret!

The Vernon Spring is musician Sam Beste’s studio project. His musical career spans genres including jazz, soul, ambient and singer-songwriter. At the age of eleven, a chance piano lesson sparked his passion for musical improvisation and changed his life and career.

Beste’s dedication and talent caught the attention of artists including Amy Winehouse, whom he accompanied as a pianist for most of her career. Their collaboration laid the groundwork for several significant and wide-ranging collaborations, including with Kendrick Lamar producer Sounwave, Joy Crookes, and MF DOOM.

After several years of writing songs and releasing music under the alt-soul alias Hejira in his mid-twenties, Beste co-founded the record label Lima Limo. There, he found the supportive community and inspiring creative foundation he needed to release solo music as The Vernon Spring. His debut EP and subsequent releases, including the critically acclaimed «A Plane Over Woods», «Earth», «On A Good Day» and most recently «Under a Familiar Sun», have established The Vernon Spring’s signature sound: ethereal piano layered with emotive vocals and subtle electronics.

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Listen (https://tidal.com/artist/16703156/u)

Vetle Nærø The rising pianist and composer Vetle Nærø is regarded as one of the most promising new voices in contemporary classical music. Combining raw emotion, meditative calm and subtle musical depth, he creates music that moves, challenges and invites listeners into an inner space.

In recent years, Nærø has performed at venues including The National Gallery in London and Rough Trade in Berlin, as well as at numerous concerts in Oslo and his hometown of Ålesund. His music continues to shape his artistic identity in the ever-growing world of contemporary classical music, offering powerful experiences marked by quiet intensity, clarity and deep emotional resonance.

Physical ID is required at all our events. We accept physical ID only (passport, ID card or driving licence). Photo: Saoirse Fitzpatrick.