Role

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Conductor  

Birth

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August 17, 1988

 

Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen is a Norwegian classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a pianist and chamber musician. Born on May 22, 1989, in Oslo, Norway, Frida grew up in a family of musicians. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a cellist. From a young age, Frida showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Frida's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue music seriously. She began taking piano lessons with renowned Norwegian pianist Einar Steen-Nøkleberg at the age of six. Under his guidance, Frida developed her skills and technique, and by the age of 12, she had won her first national piano competition. Frida continued to excel in her musical studies and went on to study at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo. She also studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where she received her Master's degree in piano performance. Throughout her career, Frida has performed in numerous concerts and festivals around the world. She has collaborated with many renowned musicians, including violinist Henning Kraggerud, cellist Truls Mørk, and pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. Frida has also performed with several orchestras, including the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. One of Frida's most notable performances was at the 2010 Bergen International Festival, where she performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Her performance was highly praised by critics, who noted her technical skill and musicality. Frida has also received several awards and honors throughout her career. In 2008, she won the Norwegian Soloist Prize, which is awarded to the most promising young musicians in Norway. She was also a finalist in the 2010 International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition and the 2011 International Robert Schumann Competition. In addition to her performing career, Frida is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught piano at the Barratt Due Institute of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music. She is also a frequent guest lecturer and masterclass teacher at music schools and festivals around the world. Frida's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from Baroque to contemporary. She is particularly known for her interpretations of the music of Edvard Grieg, and has recorded several albums of his piano music. Her recordings have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their technical precision and emotional depth. In recent years, Frida has also become involved in contemporary music. She has premiered several works by Norwegian composers, including Rolf Wallin and Ørjan Matre. She is also a member of the contemporary music ensemble asamisimasa, which specializes in performing new music by Norwegian and international composers. Frida's dedication to music and her exceptional talent have made her one of the most prominent classical musicians in Norway today. Her performances and recordings have earned her a loyal following of fans and admirers, and she continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world with her music.

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