Jury's reasoning With the violin concerto Double Portrait, the prizewinner has created a personal, solid and richly faceted work with a strong, inherent dramatic power. The musical form is cyclical and is carved out in a dense fabric of seven interconnected movements, all named after the titles of a poem cycle by WH Auden. The electronics respond to the soloist's […]
Jury's reasoning: For many years, the award winner has been searching for new, unknown soundscapes. Using ice as a sound source, he has developed an original and distinctive concept. He uses self-made instruments such as ice percussion, isophone and ice horn in his music. The album Igloo appears as a holistic composition. The work is experimental and unpredictable, where the fragility and power of ice […]
The jury's reasoning: This year's prize winner has achieved much recognition in Norway as an author and performer. Over several decades, he has produced lyrics and melodies that have moved large parts of the population. Several songs are already classics and are widely used by other artists - in school lessons and not least in religious ceremonies. With the duet Floden from the CD […]
The jury's reasoning: Thorough, thorough and good craftsmanship characterize his compositions. He has composed film music, signatures for TV, music aimed at children and, not least, the prize winner has elevated and refined the work of other popular composers. Everything from metal bands to bands, choirs and artists have benefited from his orchestral arrangements. In 2006, the prize winner helped seduce a […]