Leif Ove Andsnes
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Summary
Leif Ove Andsnes was born on April 7, 1970[1], in Haugesund Municipality[2]. He has worked as a classical pianist[3], conductor[4], academic musician[5], recording artist[6], and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (533 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Occupation: musician[10], piano teacher[11]
- Field of work: opera[12]
- Employer: Norwegian Academy of Music[13]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of St. Olav[14], Spellemann Award for choir record of the year[15], Aust-Agder County Culture Award[16], Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[17], Griegprisen[18], Spellemann Award of the year[19], Spellemannprisen in chamber music[20], Spellemannprisen in classical music[21], Peer Gynt Literary Award[22], honorary doctor of the University of Bergen[23], Classic Brit Awards[24], Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Instrumentalist)[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: classical music[27], Classical period[28]
- Record label: Virgin Classics[29]
- Discography: Leif Ove Andsnes discography[30]
- Commons category: Leif Ove Andsnes[31]
- Family name: Andsnes[32]
- Given name: Leif[33], Ove[34], Leif Ove[35]
- Official website: https://www.leifoveandsnes.com[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Leif Ove Andsnes[37]
- Commons gallery: Leif Ove Andsnes[38]
- Web feed URL: https://leifoveandsnes.com/feed/[39]
- Student of: Jiri Hlinka[40], Jacques de Tiège[41]
- Instrument: piano[42]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[43], Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[45]
- Start of work period: 1980[46]
Why It Matters
Leif Ove Andsnes has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Leif Ove Andsnes born?
Leif Ove Andsnes was born in Haugesund Municipality[2].
What did Leif Ove Andsnes do for work?
Leif Ove Andsnes worked as a classical pianist[3], conductor[4], academic musician[5], recording artist[6], and pianist[7].
What awards did Leif Ove Andsnes receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav[14], Spellemann Award for choir record of the year[15], Aust-Agder County Culture Award[16], and Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[17].