Wardruna

17 Mar 2025

Philharmonic Hall

Wardruna is a Norwegian music constellation dedicated to creating musical renditions of ancient Norse and Nordic traditions.

Since their formation in 2003, Wardruna have captivated audiences with a broad selection of both traditional and historical Nordic instruments, non-traditional instruments and other sources of sound such as trees, stones, bones, water and fire are used to enhance the nature of the theme being ‘portrayed’ in each case.

An exciting rediscovery of an ancient craft that once lay at the foundation of the Norse oral traditions, which eventually led the group to craft the soundtrack of the hit television series, Vikings.

Their new song, ‘Hertan’, the proto-Scandinvian word for heart, is steeped in Wardruna tradition. Wardruna announce the beginning of a vibrant new cycle, pulsating with life. The song explores the rhythm of pulse, a flow visible in all forms of life and in nature, and the heart as the rider of decisions.

At the heart of Wardruna lies the vision of sowing new seeds and strengthening old roots.