H y g g e   S  e  s  s  i  o  n  s

What are Hygge Sessions?

A concert series of music that connects people together through audience participation, informal settings, and talks from the musicians.

Why?

Created and directed by Erik Fauss amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, this project started virtually and seeks to address worldwide feelings of isolation and fear. Expect the unexpected. This is not a typical classical music event. Preconceptions of “audience” and “performer” are challenged, and participants are encouraged to share their feelings and responses to the music. Performers may speak about the repertoire, ask questions to the audience, and/or remain available after the concerts for questions and conversation.

What is hygge?

Roughly translated as “cosiness,” it is a Danish word used to express feelings of contentment, wellness, and conviviality. The term may have stemmed from the Old Norse word “hygga” or “hugge,” meaning to embrace, hug, or comfort. Today it is a way of life that is practiced throughout Scandinavia, especially during the long and dark winter months. Friends and family gather together in blankets and fluffy pillows around candles and fairy lights, drinking hot chocolate or mulled wine, and delighting in a cheerful camaraderie with one another. It’s a time to indulge, rest, and rejuvenate.