Eivind Gullberg Jensen (born 1 April 1972) is a Norwegian conductor.[1]
Eivind Gullberg Jensen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 April 1972 Horten, Norway |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Classical music |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Spouse(s) | Mari Eriksmoen |
| Website | www |
Biography edit
Jensen studied violin and conducting in Trondheim. He continued his conducting studies with Jorma Panula in Stockholm and in Vianna with Leopold Hager. Jensen has also participated in conducting master classes with Kurt Masur and David Zinman. From 2009 to 2014, Jensen was chief conductor of the NDR Radiophilharmonie.[2] In June 2019, Bergen National Opera announced the appointment of Jensen as its next general director and artistic director, effective in 2021.[3]
In 2018, Jensen first guest-conducted the Noord Nederlands Orkest (NNO). Jensen returned to the NNO for two additional guest-conducting engagements, the most recent in September 2021. In October 2021, the NNO announced the appointment of Jensen as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2022-2023 season.[4][5]
Jensen is married to the Norwegian soprano Mari Eriksmoen, and lives in Bergen with their two daughters.[6] He also has two children from a prior relationship.[7]
References edit
- ^ Svendsen, Trond Olav (2017). "Eivind Gullberg Jensen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ Anna Diouf (2014-07-24). "Chefdirigent Eivind Gullberg Jensen verabschiedet". NDR. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ "Eivind Gullberg Jensen Appointed Artistic & General Director of Bergen National Opera" (Press release). HarrisonParrott. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ Merlijn Kerkhof (2021-10-29). "Eindelijk beet: na zeven jaar krijgt het Noord Nederlands Orkest weer een chef-dirigent". de Volksrant. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ "Eivind Gullberg Jensen wordt chef-dirigent bij het Noord Nederlands Orkest" (Press release). Noord Nederlands Orkest. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ Elsebeth Danielsen (2017-01-11). "Miste Venn – Jeg ville nok ikke blitt operasanger uten henne". Kvinner og Klær. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ Bratshaug, Alice (2022-11-05). "Slik takler stjerneparet å være gift og jobbe sammen". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2022-11-05.
External links edit
- Official website
- HarrisonParrott agency page on Eivind Gullberg Jensen
- NDR Radiophilharmonie page on Eivind Gullberg Jensen
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