Entertainment
17 July, 2025
Nordic theme for chamber music
THIS year’s Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival will transport audiences into the evocative world of Scandinavian music with the 2025 theme: Nordic Fantasy.
The festival takes place at the Herberton Town Hall from this Friday to Sunday.
Violinist and festival co-director Dr Khalida De Ridder grew up on a property west of Ravenshoe, and is now based much of the year in Europe with husband and fellow musician, Danish classical guitarist Simon Thielke.
Khalida tours widely across Europe, performing in major venues and festivals, this year including guest appearances in Spain, Slovenia and Greece.
Although being tied to their engagements overseas, Khalida and Simon have remained deeply committed to regional Queensland. For nearly a decade, they have together presented concerts, masterclasses and festivals with the focus of combining locally and internationally acclaimed musicians in an effort to nurture regional arts.
This year’s Nordic Fantasy program features a specially assembled Festival Ensemble performing music inspired by Nordic myth, nature, and folk heritage.
Tickets are available online at www.trybooking.com/CXVYE with remaining tickets available at the door.
