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Conductor

 

Eivind Gulberg Jensen is a Norwegian conductor who has made a name for himself in the classical music world. Born on October 29, 1970, in Oslo, Norway, Jensen grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Jensen began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Jensen studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where he received a degree in conducting. He then went on to study at the St. Petersburg Conservatory in Russia, where he honed his skills as a conductor. Jensen's talent was quickly recognized, and he was soon invited to conduct orchestras around the world. One of Jensen's early highlights was his appointment as the principal conductor of the Norwegian Youth Symphony Orchestra in 1998. He held this position for five years and helped to establish the orchestra as one of the best youth orchestras in the world. During his tenure, the orchestra performed at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In 2003, Jensen was appointed the principal conductor of the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra in Norway. He held this position for six years and helped to elevate the orchestra's profile both nationally and internationally. Under his leadership, the orchestra performed at major festivals such as the BBC Proms in London and the Bergen International Festival in Norway. Jensen's talent as a conductor has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 2004, he was awarded the prestigious Grieg Prize for his contributions to Norwegian music. He has also been awarded the Statoil Scholarship, the Norwegian Music Critics' Award, and the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. Jensen has conducted some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also worked with some of the world's most celebrated soloists, including pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. One of Jensen's most notable performances was his debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2007. He conducted a program of works by Sibelius, Grieg, and Nielsen, which was met with critical acclaim. The Guardian praised Jensen's "natural authority and musicality," while The Times called him a "born communicator." Jensen has also made a name for himself as an opera conductor. He has conducted productions at major opera houses such as the Royal Opera House in London, the Norwegian National Opera, and the Deutsche Oper Berlin. His productions have been praised for their musicality and dramatic intensity. In recent years, Jensen has focused on his work as a guest conductor, traveling around the world to conduct orchestras in Europe, Asia, and North America. He has also been involved in a number of recording projects, including a critically acclaimed recording of Grieg's Piano Concerto with pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. Jensen is known for his passionate and dynamic conducting style, which has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation. He is also known for his commitment to promoting Norwegian music and for his work with young musicians. In addition to his work as a conductor, Jensen is also a composer. He has written a number of works for orchestra, including a symphony and a violin concerto. His compositions have been performed by orchestras around the world.

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