Norway’s classical music community owes a great debt to the composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). Although Norway achieved its independence only two years before his death, he put it firmly on the international musical map through his ... + More

06/09/2005 :: 49 participants from 20 nations fought for the prestigious prize which is presented by H.M Queen Sonja in Oslo. This year German tenor Daniel Behle who sang Mozart and Bizet in the final won the first prize. Behle in addition won the prize for best Grieg- interpretation in the semi- final. + More