Kjell Bækkelund

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Kjell Bækkelund in 1966

Kjell Bækkelund (6 May 1930 – 13 May 2004) was a Norwegian classical pianist, born in Oslo. He was known as a child prodigy.

Bækkelund made his debut with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of eight. His final years of study took place at Stockholm, with Professor Boon, and at Vienna, with Professor 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".

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Persondata
Name	Baekkelund, Kjell
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Short description	Norwegian musician
Date of birth	6 May 1930
Place of birth
Date of death	13 May 2004
Place of death

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