Orkester 20:20 brings together 20 outstanding professional musicians based in Vestfold and Telemark. With deep connections to national and international artists across genres—from classical and jazz to pop and electronic—they represent the vibrant, genre-crossing spirit of today’s music scene. These are performers, educators, composers, and leaders who shape the region’s cultural life through everything they do.

Orkester 20:20 is designed as a modern orchestra—one that reflects the way we listen to music today. Audiences are no longer tied to one genre at a time. Whether in film scores, video games, or live shows, we’re used to hearing classical strings alongside synths, jazz harmonies with pop vocals. Orkester 20:20 embraces this fusion, performing music that moves fluidly between styles and traditions. It’s an orchestra built for modern ears.

Orkester 20:20 is committed to developing a unique sound by commissioning and performing original music created specifically for the ensemble. Each new project grows our repertoire, with the long-term goal of building entire programs around newly composed works. Awakenings—our first full-scale production—features music by Artistic Director Chris Johnson, marking the launch of Orkester 20:20’s bold musical journey.