A free concert with acclaimed violinist Bjarke Falgren

Published 14th August 2026

Koncert by the old railway station

Falgren & Friends Take the Stage in Front of the Station Building During Tønder Festival

A free concert with acclaimed violinist Bjarke Falgren on Thursday, August 27, gives Tønder Festival guests a great reason to get up early.

It has become something of a tradition to enjoy great music in front of the old railway station during Tønder Festival, and this year is no exception. This time, the audience can look forward to a morning concert featuring community singing and swinging tunes from violinist Bjarke Falgren and his friends.

With Falgren leading the way, audiences are guaranteed a vivid and captivating musical experience, ranging from lyrical and melodic passages to virtuosic,2 playful and swinging performances. The music draws inspiration from a wide range of traditions, including Latin, folk and Nordic music. Joining Falgren on stage are Italian-born bandoneon player Paolo Russo, Cuban percussionist Eliel Lazo, guitarist Jacob Holm and bassist Morten Lundsby & Villads Hoffmann, cittern.

What the Critics Say

"Bjarke Falgren lovingly and attentively nurtures every note from his violin. Each note receives such care that it becomes almost tangible. A note is not merely something that begins and lasts until the next one arrives. It is a world in itself."
– Thomas Michelsen, Politiken

"Bjarke Falgren is a remarkably gifted, technically accomplished and artistically wide-ranging musician. I have always regarded him as a musical mastermind. Such is his authority on stage, where he captivates audiences with the effortless organic quality of his performance. With a unique sense of cultural character and a distinctive artistic voice, he turns the violin into a vehicle for his own emotions."
– Ivan Rod, GAFFA

Practical Information

The concert takes place Thursday, August 27 at 9:30 a.m., in front of Tønder's historic station building.

The event, supported by the Danish Ministry of Culture, is free of charge and forms part of an initiative to establish the station building as a permanent part of Tønder Festival, housing archives on folk and roots music as well as exhibitions about artists.

Tønder Festival | 26–29 August 2026
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