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Kongegaarden, built in respectable Rococo style in 1761, is now the perfect setting for a regional centre of professional art and music. The idea of using Kongegaarden as a professional centre of art and music was put forward by the Korsør Municipality culture council in 1986, and the building was officially opened in 1992. Kongegaarden is owned by the autonomous institution 'the Kongegaard trust', which administers the building and the venue’s two free residences and makes rooms available for the Isenstein collection, art exhibitions, concerts, etc.:
The Isenstein Collection has changing exhibitions all year round at the Isenstein Gallery in the basement. This is a very versatile collection of more than 7,000 works, comprising sculptures, drawings and paintings by Harald Isenstein.
'Korsør Art Society' organises art exhibitions of approximately one month’s duration on the ground floor, and only professional artists are considered. Each summer, some of West Zealand’s best artists exhibit here. Free admission.
'Korsør Concert Society' organises 10–15 concerts a year in the music room on the first floor.
Kongegaardshaven (garden) was originally a private garden associated with Kongegaarden, but today it is a public amenity. ‘Kongegaard Saturdays’ are held here during the summer, when the townspeople and tourists make full use of the garden and enjoy excellent entertainment by visiting artists and local talent.
Kongegaarden has a long, fascinating history. The name is derived from the time when members of the royal household visited the estate. King Christian VII dined and spent the night at Kongegaarden in 1767. His queen, Caroline Mathilde, lived there in 1771 with her lover Struense, who was at the pinnacle of his power at the time. Korsør’s most famous citizen, the author Jens Baggesen, left an evocative description of this visit. |
Kongegaarden, built in respectable Rococo style in 1761, is now the perfect setting for a regional centre of professional art and music. The idea of using Kongegaarden as a professional centre of art and music was put forward by the Korsør Municipality culture council in 1986, and the building was officially opened in 1992. Kongegaarden is owned by the autonomous institution 'the Kongegaard trust', which administers the building and the venue’s two free residences and makes rooms available for the Isenstein collection, art exhibitions, concerts, etc.:
The Isenstein Collection has changing exhibitions all year round at the Isenstein Gallery in the basement. This is a very versatile collection of more than 7,000 works, comprising sculptures, drawings and paintings by Harald Isenstein.
'Korsør Art Society' organises art exhibitions of approximately one month’s duration on the ground floor, and only professional artists are considered. Each summer, some of West Zealand’s best artists exhibit here. Free admission.
'Korsør Concert Society' organises 10–15 concerts a year in the music room on the first floor.
Kongegaardshaven (garden) was originally a private garden associated with Kongegaarden, but today it is a public amenity. ‘Kongegaard Saturdays’ are held here during the summer, when the townspeople and tourists make full use of the garden and enjoy excellent entertainment by visiting artists and local talent.
Kongegaarden has a long, fascinating history. The name is derived from the time when members of the royal household visited the estate. King Christian VII dined and spent the night at Kongegaarden in 1767. His queen, Caroline Mathilde, lived there in 1771 with her lover Struense, who was at the pinnacle of his power at the time. Korsør’s most famous citizen, the author Jens Baggesen, left an evocative description of this visit.
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Culture-historical building, Merchant's house, Of architectural interest |
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Aage Langeland Mathiesen |
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