Carte Blanche in pictures

Since the Czech pianist arrived in Norway in 1972, he has contributed to shaping Norwegian music life. This year, his birthday will be celebrated at Bergen International Festival.

She has shared a piano teacher with Lang Lang, is an expert in Russian repertoire and has gone viral on the internet for her incredible technique and glittering stage outfits. One of the biggest su…

"Dear Mr. Grieg!" The 23 January 2024 marks 150 years since Henrik Ibsen wrote his letter to Edvard Grieg asking if Grieg would compose "the necessary music" for the dramatic poem Peer Gynt.

The family man from Frekhaug has been involved with music all his life. Still, it wasn't until a documentary about Frank Zappa appeared on TV that this year’s festival composer, Øyvind Torvund, tho…