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1982

 

Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin is a Norwegian classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his virtuosic performances and musical interpretations. Born on May 22, 1991, in Oslo, Norway, Sjölin showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He was encouraged by his parents, both of whom were amateur musicians, and received his first formal piano lessons from his mother. Sjölin's talent and dedication to music quickly became apparent, and he began to win awards and competitions at a young age. In 2003, he won first prize in the Norwegian National Piano Competition for Young Musicians, and in 2005, he was awarded the prestigious Steinway Prize for Young Musicians. These early successes paved the way for Sjölin's future career as a professional pianist. After completing his secondary education, Sjölin enrolled at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where he studied under the renowned pianist and pedagogue Håvard Gimse. He also spent a year studying at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, where he worked with the pianist and conductor Lars Vogt. Sjölin's talent and hard work paid off when he won the top prize at the 2012 Grieg International Piano Competition, held in Bergen, Norway. This competition, which is named after the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, is one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world, and winning it is a major achievement for any young pianist. Following his success at the Grieg Competition, Sjölin began to receive invitations to perform at major concert halls and festivals around the world. He has appeared as a soloist with many of the leading orchestras in Norway, including the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed in other countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Sjölin's repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works by many of the great composers of the classical and romantic periods, as well as contemporary composers. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Edvard Grieg, and has recorded several albums of Grieg's piano music, including a critically acclaimed recording of Grieg's Piano Concerto with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to his performing career, Sjölin is also a dedicated teacher and has taught piano at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo. He is committed to passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of young musicians, and is known for his patient and supportive teaching style. Sjölin's achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to his success at the Grieg Competition, he has won prizes at the International Piano Competition in San Marino, the International Piano Competition in Rome, and the International Piano Competition in Valencia. He has also been awarded the prestigious Statoil Talent Prize, which is given to young Norwegian artists who show exceptional promise. Despite his many accomplishments, Sjölin remains humble and focused on his music. He is constantly striving to improve his playing and to deepen his understanding of the music he performs. He is a true artist, dedicated to his craft and to sharing the beauty of classical music with audiences around the world.

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