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The '''Oslo Sinfonietta''' is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] [[contemporary classical music|contemporary classical]] [[orchestra]]. |
The '''Oslo Sinfonietta''' is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] [[contemporary classical music|contemporary classical]] [[orchestra]]. |
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The Oslo Sinfonietta grew out of contemporary music circles at the [[Norwegian Academy of Music]]. It was founded by composer [[Asbjørn Schaatun]] and since 1993 it has been organised as a pool of musicians comprising approximately 40 performers from the [[Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra]], the [[Norwegian |
The Oslo Sinfonietta grew out of contemporary music circles at the [[Norwegian Academy of Music]]. It was founded by composer [[Asbjørn Schaatun]]<ref>Rune J. Andersen: [http://snl.no/Asbj%C3%B8rn_Schaathun Asbjørn Schaathun] [[Store Norske Leksikon]], retrieved 30 March, 2013 {{no icon}}</ref> and since 1993 it has been organised as a pool of musicians comprising approximately 40 performers from the [[Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra]], the [[Norwegian National Opera and Ballet]] Orchestra, the [[Norwegian Radio Orchestra]] and the freelance milieu. This [[openconcept|open concept]] allows for a variety of instrumental combinations and choice of repertoire. Oslo Sinfonietta is meant as a forum for innovative music, showcases important works composed during this century and has commissioned and premièred a number of new works by both Norwegian and foreign [[composer]]s. |
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It has held a number of concerts in [[Oslo]], is one of the founders of the ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival and has made several tours abroad. |
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In 1999, the orchestra won the Spellemannprisen award for the album "Boyl" with music by [[Rolf Wallin]].<ref>[http://www.vg.no/musikk/artikkel.php?artid=9482731 En fantastisk kveld!] VG, 25 February, 2000 {{no icon}}</ref> |
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The Oslo Sinfonietta is a Norwegian contemporary classical orchestra.
The Oslo Sinfonietta grew out of contemporary music circles at the Norwegian Academy of Music. It was founded by composer Asbjørn Schaatun[1] and since 1993 it has been organised as a pool of musicians comprising approximately 40 performers from the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet Orchestra, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and the freelance milieu. This open concept allows for a variety of instrumental combinations and choice of repertoire. Oslo Sinfonietta is meant as a forum for innovative music, showcases important works composed during this century and has commissioned and premièred a number of new works by both Norwegian and foreign composers.
It has held a number of concerts in Oslo, is one of the founders of the ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival and has made several tours abroad.
In 1999, the orchestra won the Spellemannprisen award for the album "Boyl" with music by Rolf Wallin.[2]
References
- ^ Rune J. Andersen: Asbjørn Schaathun Store Norske Leksikon, retrieved 30 March, 2013 Template:No icon
- ^ En fantastisk kveld! VG, 25 February, 2000 Template:No icon
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