Relæxt: Opera Time for Everyone – Oslo Opera House, Oslo

About this event

Relæxt: Opera Time for Everyone is a 40‑minute, inclusive opera concert designed to provide a safe and relaxed setting for audiences who might find traditional cultural experiences challenging. Three opera singers and a pianist perform beautiful music, guided by a presenter who offers friendly context so the experience feels welcoming for first‑time listeners and seasoned opera lovers alike. The Relæxt concept adapts the environment: house lights are dimmed instead of fully dark, overall sound levels are moderated, and there is a no‑shushing policy—audiences may talk, laugh, cry, or move as needed. Dedicated hosts are on hand to help anyone enter or leave the auditorium comfortably. The format is based on an evidence‑informed model developed in collaboration with researchers at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Nord University, and Volda University College, and pioneered by institutions including Hålogaland Teater and the Arctic Philharmonic—now adopted by The Norwegian Opera & Ballet.

Cast & creative

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  Presenter

  Ragnhild Motzfeldt
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  Vocalist

  Jens-Erik Aasbø
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  Piano

  John Lidal
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  Concert Director

  Gudrun Glette