- So why is it then, that the songs play such a prominent role in my production? Quite simply the fact that I, like other mortals, once in mye life was highly gifted. And that gift was Love. I loved a young girl with a beautiful voice and just as beautiful a delivery. This girl became my wife and life partner to this very day. I venture to say that for me she is still the only true interpreter of my songs! My songs came about as of necessity and were all made for her... (From Griegs diary)
Jarle Rotevatn studied at Bergen Music Conservatory with Knut Albrigt Andersen, and later at Wien Musikhochschule with Eduard Mrazele. He made his debut in Oslo in 1980, and was awarded with a debut prize in 1982 from society Friends of Music. Rotevatn has soloed with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra as well as Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and has participated in Bergen International Festival several times. Today he is a freelancer, and also a pianist in Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as being a member of the contemporary music ensemble BIT 20.
Performed in KORSKIRKEN (Church of the Cross)
Korskirkeallmenningen
(150m from Tourist Information)
BERGEN CITY MAP
GRIEG'S CULINARY
SYMPHONY Before the concert, enjoy typical norwegian food at the restaurant Holberg Stuen, the menu made especially for the Grieg-audience.
Jarle Rotevatn, piano
