Oslo Cathedral Choir is a choir of high professional standards, and a pioneer in Norwegian church music. The Choir has a high level of activity, spanning from concert productions, weekly participation in services, commissions on a state and national level, audio recordings and tours. Terje Kvam founded the Choir in 1982. The Choir frequently collaborates with professional musicians and orchestras, and often initiates projects with participants from both inside and outside the Church. The Choir has a unique function for the nation of Norway, as it must at all times be prepared to contribute at national events and commemorations. The Choir is led by Vivianne Sydnes, cantor

of Oslo Cathedral.

VIVIANNE SYDNES

Vivianne Sydnes is precentor of Oslo Cathedral, and the conductor and artistic leader of Oslo Cathedral Choir. She is also a senior lecturer at the Norwegian Academy of Music where she is in charge of the bachelor's degree in choral conducting. She has a degree in church music from the Norwegian Academy of Music and in choral conducting from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. She has previously been the precentor of Nidaros Cathedral, and the conductor of Nova Chamber Choir and Norwegian National Youth Choir. Sydnes is also involved in developing the Church of Norway' cultural and liturgical programme.

ALVILDE RIISER

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TORILL ALSOS

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EDLE PALLUM

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KARINE GRØNLI KVALVAAG

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GJERTRUD LIND AASE

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TORUN MARIE REFSNES

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ELISE GEDDE METZ

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JOHANNA FURUHOLMEN

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