Here you will find all the content related to the category 'the arts'.
Alf Sjöberg 1903-1980
- Biography
The Swedish actor and director of both film and drama Alf Sjöberg was an important artist, restlessly introducing new ideas about art and politics…
Ballet in the Nordics
- Petra Broomans
Classical ballet in the Nordic countries has its roots in Nordic folk dance and has been influenced by the Italian, French and Russian traditions, the…
Ballet in Norway
- Petra Broomans
After its independence in 1905, Norwegian ballet took on a tradition of its own, lately being characterised by classical ballet and modern dance…
Ballet in Sweden
- Petra Broomans
Founded in 1773, the Royal Swedish Ballet remained relatively traditional until the early part of the twentieth century when modern dance and dancers…
Asta Nielsen (1881-1972)
- Biography
The Danish theatre actress Asta Sophie Amalie Nielsen became a silent screen world star overnight after her leading role in the silent movie Afgrunden…
Kjeld Abell (1901-1961)
- Biography
Kjeld Abell is one of the most prominent and innovative Danish playwrights in the 20th century. In his early plays he satirises the narrow,…
Ulf Lundell (b. 1949)
- Biography
Ulf Gerhard Lundell is a Swedish rock singer, composer, author, poet, and artist known as ‘the Swedish Bob Dylan.’
Susanne Bier (b. 1960)
- Biography
Acclaimed Danish film director with many awards to her credit, including an Oscar, Golden Globes, an Emmy, and numerous festival and European prizes,…
Bille August (b. 1948)
- Biography
Bille August is a Danish filmmaker in the realist tradition, and a winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 1988 for Pelle Erobreren…
Elisabeth Söderström (1927-2009)
- Biography
Elisabeth Söderström was a Swedish soprano known for both her acting and her singing talent, and particularly noted for her performances of Mozart and…
