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Berit Opheim is a Norwegian classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, composer, and performer. Born on May 22, 1977, in Bergen, Norway, Opheim grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. Her father was a composer and her mother was a singer, and they encouraged her to pursue her passion for music. Opheim began her musical training at the age of six, when she started taking piano lessons. She later learned to play the guitar and the accordion, and began singing in choirs and performing in local musical productions. She was also interested in traditional Norwegian folk music, and began studying the Hardanger fiddle, a traditional Norwegian instrument, at the age of 14. Opheim continued her musical education at the Grieg Academy in Bergen, where she studied classical singing and composition. She also studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where she earned a degree in composition. During her studies, Opheim began to develop her own unique style, blending elements of classical music with traditional Norwegian folk music. Opheim's career as a performer began in the early 2000s, when she started performing in concerts and festivals throughout Norway. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative performer, and was soon invited to perform at international festivals and events. In 2004, she performed at the World Music Expo in Seville, Spain, and in 2005, she performed at the WOMEX festival in Newcastle, England. Opheim's music has been praised for its unique blend of classical and folk elements, and for its emotional depth and beauty. Her performances are often accompanied by traditional Norwegian instruments such as the Hardanger fiddle, the nyckelharpa, and the langeleik, as well as by classical instruments such as the cello and the piano. Opheim has released several albums of her own music, including "Berit Opheim" (2003), "Haugtussa" (2006), and "Mellomspill" (2010). Her music has been well-received by critics and audiences alike, and has earned her several awards and honors. In 2006, she was awarded the Edvard Prize, Norway's most prestigious music award, for her album "Haugtussa". She has also been nominated for several Spellemannprisen awards, Norway's equivalent of the Grammy Awards. Opheim's performances have taken her all over the world, and she has collaborated with many other musicians and artists. In 2011, she performed with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, and in 2013, she performed with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra at the Bergen International Festival. Opheim continues to be an active performer and composer, and is widely regarded as one of Norway's most talented and innovative musicians. Her music is a testament to the power of blending different musical traditions and styles, and to the beauty and richness of Norwegian folk music.

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