Nordic Voices

Nordic Voices is a classical six-voice a cappella vocal ensemble, and was formed in 1996. The singers are Tone Braaten, Ingrid Hanken, Ebba Rydh, Per Kristian Amundrød, Frank Havrøy and Trond Olav Reinholdtsen. All 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 explore a wide spectrum of musical expression, from plain chant to specially comissioned new works. Their programmes revolve around themes, for example historical figures or textual links, which bring the music to life in sometimes unexpected ways. Not afraid to add a dash of humour to their concerts, they offer an unusual blend of sophisticated music-making and stylish performance. 

Their concert tours have brought them to concert venues all around the world, from South Africa to Japan and Taiwan. In recent years particularly in the USA, Canada and Europe. 

Nordic Voices have released five cd´s .”Sense and Nonsense” ,”Reges Terrae”, ”Djånki don”, ”Lamentations” and "Himmelkvad", all to great acclaim. Both ”Reges Terrae” and ”Djånki don” were nominated for the Norwegian recording industry Spellemann award.  

Nordic Voices received in 2008 the Fartein Valen Prize for their contribution to Norwegian contemporary music.

Ensemblemembers

Tone Elisabeth Braaten (soprano), Ingrid Hanken (soprano), Ebba Rydh (mezzo-soprano), Per Kristian Amundrød (tenor), Frank Havrøy (baritone/tenor), Trond Olav Reinholdtsen (bass)

Foto: Guri Dahl