About Trond Øyen
Lived 1929 – 1999 (aged 69). Trond Øyen was a Norwegian musician.
Trond Øyen (December 26, 1929 – July 12, 1999) was a Norwegian violinist from Vardø. He was recognized as one of Norway's leading violinists of his time.
After growing up in Mosjøen, Øyen studied in Oslo under Alf Sjøen and Bjarne Brustad in 1945. He studied under Ernst Glaser until his public debut concert with Guttorm Skjerven as an accompanist in 1954. As a soloist, he distinguished himself with performances of Christian Sinding's three violin concertos (Op. 45, 60, and 119) and his Suite in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra (Op. 10).
Awards and recognitions Second place in the Princess Astrid Music Award, 1956 The first Polar Circle Festival Prize in 1961 (now the Municipality of Rana Cultural Award) The A. C. Houen Grant in 1962
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Who was Trond Øyen?
Norwegian musician (1929–1999)
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Trond Øyen was born on 26 December 1929.
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Trond Øyen died on 12 July 1999.
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Trond Øyen was a musician.
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