Oslo International Church Music Festival Explained

Native Name:Oslo Internationale Kirkemusikkfestival
Native Name Lang:no
Status:Active
Genre:Church music Festival
Date:Early March
Years Active:–present
Founder Name:Bente Johnsrud

Oslo International Church Music Festival (Norwegian: '''Oslo internasjonale Kirkemusikkfestival''') is a church music festival held every year in March in Oslo, Norway.[1]

History

The festival, founded in 2000 by artistic and festival director Bente Johnsrud is cured by a non-profit organization of the same name, and staged under the patronage of Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway. Churches such as the Medieval church Gamle Aker are used as Concert halls.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oslo Internationale Kirkemusikkfestival . NorwayFestivals.com . 2015-04-28.
  2. Web site: Oslo International Church Music Festival . VisitOslo.com . 2015-04-28.