Kjell Samkopf

Kjell Samkopf (born 6 June 1952 in Bærum, Norway) is a Norwegian musician (drums) and composer, married 1993 to the dancer Mona Walderhaug (b. December 21, 1956–).^[1]

Biography

Samkopf is a central figure on the Norwegian contemporary music scene, with a varied career as a composer, musician and educator and had an extensive background from various music genres. He was for many years associated with the Norwegian Academy of Music, where he attended the diploma program in composition in 1973 without any formal musical education. Here he worked as a musical teacher from 1979 and later as professor and head of the percussion department.^[2]

From the mid 1970s he was an active performer as drummer and he stepped in as timpanist in Trondheim Symphony Orchestra (1974–75). He was for many years associated with Oslo Filharmoniske Orkester and worked as regular drummer in the Orchestra of Den Norske Opera for some years. He worked within "Ny Musikks Ensemble" and later in contemporary music ensemble "Octoband". His production comprises more or less conventional instrumental works, musical-dramatic works, including six full ballets, happening-like creations and sonographic works.^[3]

Honors

• 2012: Edvardprisen in the «Open class» for the album Burragorangian Stones

Discography (in selection)

• 1983: Music For Solo Percussion And Electronics (Simax Classics)
• 1993: Har Du Sunget Den For Grieg? (dBut)
• 2012: Burragorangian Stones (Mere Records)

References

External links

• Official website