Kjell Bækkelund
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Kjell Bækkelund (May 6, 1930–May 13, 2004) was a Norwegian classical pianist, born in Oslo. He was known as a child prodigy.
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Scandinavia's most outstanding young pianist, Kjell Bækkelund, made his debut with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of eight. Unusually enough after such an auspicious beginning, Bækkelund did not become a child prodigy, but continued his studies and procured an allaround musical education which has contributed to the formation of his outstanding musical personal- ity, versatility and assurance. His final years of study took place at Stockholm, with Professor Boon, and at Vienna, with Profes- sor Seidlhofer. In 1953 Bækkelund won first prize in the first Scandinavian Musicians' Festival held at Trondheim; and in London the same year, he was awarded the Harriet Cohen Medal as "the finest pianist of the year". Mr. Bækkelund's annual itinerary includes performances with the major European orchestras in such cities as Berlin, Vienna, Brussels, Salzburg, Amsterdam and Paris.
