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Terje Gravningsmyhr is a Norwegian classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a pianist, composer, and conductor. Born on May 12, 1975, in Oslo, Norway, Gravningsmyhr showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was encouraged by his parents, who were both amateur musicians, and he quickly developed a passion for classical music. Gravningsmyhr's talent was evident from an early age, and he began performing in public at the age of eight. He studied piano at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo, where he was mentored by renowned pianist and teacher Einar Steen-Nøkleberg. He also studied composition and conducting, and he quickly established himself as a versatile musician with a wide range of skills. Gravningsmyhr's career as a performer began in earnest in the early 1990s, when he began performing in concerts and recitals throughout Norway. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and dynamic pianist, and he was soon invited to perform in other countries as well. In 1995, he made his international debut at the Chopin Festival in Warsaw, Poland, where he received critical acclaim for his performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1. Over the next few years, Gravningsmyhr continued to perform in concerts and recitals throughout Europe and Asia. He also began to receive recognition for his compositions, which were performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world. In 1998, he won the prestigious Edvard Grieg Prize for his composition "Piano Concerto No. 1," which was hailed as a masterpiece of modern classical music. In the early 2000s, Gravningsmyhr began to focus more on conducting, and he quickly established himself as a talented and innovative conductor. He was appointed as the principal conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra in 2003, and he led the orchestra in a series of critically acclaimed performances. He also continued to perform as a pianist and composer, and he became known for his ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles and genres. One of the highlights of Gravningsmyhr's career came in 2008, when he was invited to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo. He performed a selection of his own compositions, as well as works by Grieg and other Norwegian composers, to a global audience of millions. The concert was hailed as a triumph, and Gravningsmyhr received widespread praise for his performance. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Gravningsmyhr has also been active as a teacher and mentor. He has taught at several music schools and conservatories, and he has mentored many young musicians who have gone on to successful careers in classical music. Throughout his career, Gravningsmyhr has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In addition to the Edvard Grieg Prize, he has received the Order of Merit from the Norwegian government, the Sibelius Medal from the Finnish government, and the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog from the Danish government. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Oslo and the University of Helsinki. Today, Gravningsmyhr continues to be an active and influential figure in the world of classical music. He continues to perform, compose, and conduct, and he remains committed to promoting classical music to new audiences around the world.

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