Grappa musikkforlag

Nordic Voices was formed in 1996 and consists of the singers Tone Braaten, Ingrid Hanken, Ebba Rydh, Per Kristian Amundsen, Frank Havrøy and Trond Reinholdtsen. All of the members are graduates of either the Norwegian Academy of Music or the Opera Academy in Oslo, and together they share a broad background in opera, composition, church music and conducting. Nordic Voices" repertoire ranges from medieval to contemporary music; they are probably the most active ensemble in Norway during the past ten years to commission and perform new works in their genre. The ensemble"s well-conceived and creative concert programming - often involving a subtle element of humour - has led them to become a much sought-after group on the international scene. Nordic Voices has toured in most parts of the world, and in recent years particularly in the USA, Canada and Europe. In 2005 Nordic Voices represented Norway at the World Symposium on Choral Music in Kyoto, Japan. In 2007 the ensemble released its second recording, "Reges Terrae", which was nominated for a Norwegian recording industry Spellemann award. In 2008 Nordic Voices received the Fartein Valen Prize for their contribution to Norwegian contemporary music.

2007