Kim André Arnesen

Kim André Arnesen is a music composer from Trondheim, Norway, best known for his classical work. Arnesen's passion for bubblegum dance music led him to writing numerous demos for bubblegum dance projects around the world. Arnesen is always on the lookout for new bubblegum projects to write for, please visit his Web site to contact him.

Biography

Kim André Arnesen was educated at the Music Conservatory in Trondheim, Norway. He had composition lessons with composers like Henning Sommerro, Terje Bjørklund and Odd Johan Overøye. As a composer he had his first performance in 1999 with Nidaros Cathedral Boys' Choir. Since then he has written music that have been performed by choirs all over the world. Arnesen is an elected member of the Norwegian Society of Composers.

In 2010, his first large-scale work was performed in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. This was a Magnificat commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral’s Girls Choir. This performance got an overwhelming feedback leading directly to several new commissions. The work was recorded in May 2013 and will be released on 2L in 2014.

In 2011 his choral motet Even when He is silent had its premiere during the St. Olav Festival (Olavsfestdagene) in Trondheim. The motet was commissioned by the festival and was performed during an event with the bishop of Nidaros, Tor Singsaas and the international acclaimed Norwegian actress, Liv Ullmann. The piece has got wide attention and are being performed by choirs all over the world.

In December 2011, his second large-scale work was premiered. This was a Christmas work commissioned by the Trondheim Chamber Choir.

In 2013 his pieces Even when He is silent and Cradle Hymn was released on CD, DVD and Blu-ray on the "Christmas in Norway" with the St. Olaf Choir and Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir.

In April 2014 his Requiem was premiered by the Nidaros Cathedral Boy’s Choir.

Later in 2014 his Magnificat will be released on CD/Blu-ray on the label 2L, and also a solo piano album on his own record label.

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