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BIT20 Ensemble is a contemporary music ensemble from Bergen, Norway, founded in 1989 for the purpose of advancing performances of the Norwegian and international art music of our time.
During its history BIT20 Ensemble has performed more than 400 works, and over 100 works have been commissioned and world premiered. Children’s interest in music and art is important for the BIT20 Ensemble who in 2007 involved several thousand children in educational projects. Modern opera is also a fundamental part of BIT20 Ensemble’s activities. Since the start of the collaboration with Opera Vest and later Den Nye Opera, BIT20 Ensemble has participated in more than 20 operas.
BIT20 Ensemble has released 25 CD recordings.
In 2005 the BIT20 Ensemble was nominated for the Nordic Council’s Music Price and Danish Music Awards Classical. In 2003 the ensemble was given a honorary price by the Norwegian Performing Rights Organisation TONO for its outstanding role in presenting Norwegian Music abroad. In 1993 the ensemble was hailed as Performer of the Year by the Norwegian Society of Composers for its promoting of Norwegian contemporary music.
Musicians:
- Flute: Ingela Øien
- Oboe: Sveinung Birkeland
- Clarinet: Håkon Nilsen
- Bassoon: Oddmund Økland
- Horn: Ragnhild Lothe
- Trumpet: Gary Peterson
- Trombone: John-Arild Suther
- Piano: Jarle Rotevatn
- Violin / Concertmaster: Sveinung Lillebjerka
- Violin: Jutta Morgenstern
- Viola: Hans Gunnar Hagen
- Cello: Agnese Rugevica
- Bass: Janne Johansson
- Percussion: Peter Kates
- Percussion: Trond Madsen
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