Jury's reasoning This year's prize winner can point to an exceptionally rich and multifaceted list of works. His versatile musical background has resulted in an artistic production that encompasses a wide range of techniques and musical forms of expression. The prize winner's compositions are performed all over the world, and he is considered one of the Nordic region's foremost living composers. The winning work Strange News is based on […]
Jury's reasoning The prize winner has a unique position as the first lady of Norwegian rock. She is a rebel and a diva at the same time, and has been a role model for other Norwegian songwriters. The album Om igjen for the first time is a tribute to love, for better or worse. The lyrics are close, warm, funny, ironic, painful and brave. The words are […]
The jury's reasoning: "Norwegians are not as urban as they think." The prizewinner's own claim is difficult to argue against when you see the popularity he, fellow composer Aslak Haugen and the Hallingdal band Hellbillies enjoy everywhere. Ever-increasing record sales and sing-alongs from packed rock clubs and country parks speak of a modern and inclusive repertoire. Music and lyrics have undisguised roots […]
Jury's reasoning This year's prize winner can look back on almost 50 years of work in Norwegian music. In his music, he has often been inspired by political themes. He has also done so in the work A Bible Story, written for 1 actor and 15 musicians. In the work, the prize winner outlines the Bible story in 44 minutes. The text consists of excerpts […]