CV

Education
 

• Degree: Master in Performance / Music Education

• Debut concert, University Aula, Oslo (1992)

• Instrumental and Pedagogical Examination, Norwegian Academy of Music (1990)

• Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo (1985–1989), studies with Liv Glaser

• University of Music and Performing Arts “Mozarteum”, Salzburg, Austria (1989–1992), studies with Christoph Lieske

• Barratt Due Institute of Music (1977–1985), studies with Esther Fladmoe
   

Competitions
 

• Ung Kirkesang Composition Competition (2024), 3rd Prize

• Approved performer at NRK audition (1990)

• Nordic Piano Competition, Nyborg (1992), 4th Prize

• Robert Riefling Pianist Prize (1987), 2nd Prize

• National Youth Piano Championship (2nd and 3rd Prize)
   

Awards
 

• Skedsmo Municipality Cultural Prize (2012)
   

Professional Appointments
 

• Founder of Villa Musika, Askeryd, Aneby Municipality, Sweden (2023–)

• Cantor, Aneby Parish, Jönköping County (2020–2023)

• Piano Teacher, Lørenskog School of Music and Performing Arts (2015–2018)

• Founder, Director and Piano Teacher, Brawo Private Music School, Lillestrøm (2002–2015)

• Piano Teacher, Skedsmo School of Music and Performing Arts (1999–2008)

• Lecturer in Accompaniment, Norwegian Academy of Music (1993–2006)

• Lecturer in Accompaniment, Barratt Due Institute of Music (1992–1997)

• Piano Teacher, Robert Levin’s Music School (1988–1989)
   

TV / Radio
 

• P1 – Brahms: Fantasien Op. 116 (1990)

• P1 – Midt i musikken (2006): Performance of “Without You” (text by Hermann Hesse), original composition for voice and piano (soprano: Charlotte Wilhelmsen)

• P2 – Mozart and Madonna (2009): Interview on piano pedagogy
   

Jury Work
 

• Jury Member, Norwegian Council for Schools of Music and Performing Arts – “Drømmestipendet” (2019/2020)

• Jury Member, National Youth Music Championships (2005/2017)

• Jury Member, Lørenskog Music Prize (2006/2007/2008/2009/2013)

• Jury Member, “Klaveriade”, Asker Cultural Centre (2009)
   

Lectures/Seminars
 

• Regional Study Days, Örebro School of Music and Performing Arts – “Musikkfatet” (2026)

• Regional Study Days, Steinkjer School of Music and Performing Arts – “Musikkfatet” (2025)

• Regional Study Days, Skövde School of Music and Performing Arts – “Musikkfatet” (2025)

• EPTA Sweden – “Inspiring Music” (2024)

• EPTA Sweden – “Musikkfatet” (2024)

• Regional Study Days, Värnamo School of Music and Performing Arts – “Musikkfatet” (2024)

• Bodø School of Music and Performing Arts – “Musikkfatet” (2023/2024)

• Gothenburg School of Music and Performing Arts – “Musikkfatet” (2023)

• Norwegian Academy of Music – “Musikkfat and Student Awakening” (2022)

• Various Norwegian Schools of Music and Performing Arts – “Musikkfat and Student Awakening” (2022)

• School of Music and Performing Arts, Gotland – “Musikkfat and Student Awakening” (2021)

• Norwegian Academy of Music – “The Right to Compose – On the Treasure Chest of Creative Power” (2019)

• Multiple Schools of Music and Performing Arts – “Kristine’s Method – Musikkfat and Student Awakening” (2017–2018)

• Norwegian Academy of Music – “How to Build a Music School” (2013)

• Skien School of Music and Performing Arts – Piano Masterclasses (2007/2008/2009/2015)

• Barratt Due Institute of Music – “On Running a Music School” (2007)

• Oslo Music Teachers Association – “On Teaching Methods” (2006)
   

Publications (Sheet Music)
 

• Four Seasons (piano solo, Highland Music Publishing, 2025)

• When You Doubt (piano solo, Highland Music Publishing, 2025)

• Colours in You (piano solo, Notposten, 2024)

• A Normal Life (piano solo, Highland Music Publishing, 2023)

• Another Awakening (piano solo, Highland Music Publishing, 2022)

• My First Awakening (piano solo, Highland Music Publishing, 2022)

• 3 Concert Etudes (piano solo, Norsk Musikkforlag, 2020)

• 4 Trios That Will Make You Feel Good (violin/flute, alto saxophone, cello, piano, Norsk Noteservice, 2019)

• Waves from a Fantasy (piano solo, Norsk Noteservice, 2017)

• Hits and Lovely Tunes 2 (piano solo, Norsk Noteservice, 2017)

• Hits and Lovely Tunes (piano solo, Norsk Noteservice, 2009)

• Fairytale (Eurovision Winner 2009), arrangement for piano four hands, Norsk Noteservice (2009)

• Englesang (choir SATB, Norsk Noteservice)

• Awakening (piano solo with CD, Norsk Noteservice, 2007)

• Young Composers, Great Music (piano four hands with CD, Norsk Noteservice, 2005)
   

Selected Concerts
 

Solo Recitals
 

• “Med hjärtat i fingrarna”, Aneby Concert Hall (2022)

• “Med hjärtat i fingrarna”, Asby Church (2022)

• “Med hjärtat i fingrarna”, Tranås Church (2022)

• “Med hjärtat i fingrarna”, Eksjö Church (2020/2022/2023)

• 25th Anniversary Recital, Ibsenhuset, Skien (2019)

• 25th Anniversary Recital, Lørenskog Hus (2019)

• “Rundt et flygel”, Lillestrøm Cultural Centre (2018)

• Arena:Classical, Oslo Ladegård (2017)

• Recital, Piano City Milano, Chiesa di San Maurizio (2017)

• Grieg Recital, Ibsenhuset, Skien (2007)

• Grieg Recital, Skedsmo Cultural Society (2007)

• Recital, Nyborg Castle, Denmark (1993)

• Children’s Concert Series, Oslo Concert Hall (2001)
   

Chamber Music
 

• “Music on a Summer Evening”, Askeryd Church (2020)

• Christmas Concerts, Habo Church (2019)

• Multiple national tours for Rikskonsertene (including several hundred school concerts with piano four hands repertoire)

• Concerts at The Norwegian Theatre (2005–2009)

• Chamber Concert with Aage Kvalbein, Dovrefjell (2006)

• Piano Four Hands Recital with Jorunn Marie Bratlie, Bergen International Festival (1995)
  
  Soloist with Orchestra
   

• Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2, Romerike Symphony Orchestra (2005)

• Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Oslo Concert Hall (May 17, 1998)