We are thrilled to announce that ELNA – the Equality Library for Nordic Art Music will officially go live on April 23rd at 17.30, marking a major milestone in the movement toward a more inclusive and representative art music scene.
This event celebrates the launch of the functional ELNA database – a growing, accessible, and beautifully designed digital resource featuring works by gender-minoritized (women and non-binary) composers from across the Nordic countries.
Join us as we unveil the updated website and database in the inspiring setting of Musik- och teaterbiblioteket in Stockholm, in collaboration with our esteemed partners. The evening will feature live musical performances and a warm gathering of colleagues, artists, and change-makers in the world of art music.
Musical Highlights:
With generous support from Steinway & Sons, the evening will include performances of selected works from the database – a celebration of both historical and contemporary voices that deserve the spotlight.
Venue: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket, Stockholm
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 17.30
First come first served, limited number of seats: https://forms.gle/9dZ4H7xWiu9Cpju1A
The database will be live at www.elna.nu, featuring searchable, playable works by Nordic composers that have long deserved greater visibility in concert halls, classrooms, and repertoires around the world.
This launch is not just the unveiling of a digital platform – it’s a celebration of community, heritage, and progress. ELNA represents years of collaboration across the Nordic region, bringing together composers, researchers, cultural institutions, and advocates with one shared goal: to enrich the global music scene through equity and access.
We warmly welcome you to celebrate this milestone with us – and to be part of the ongoing journey to make art music more equal, one piece at a time.
Welcome! / Välkommen! / Velkommen! / Tervetuloa! / Vælkomin!
The ELNA Team