The Norwegian Radio Orchestra wins the Telenor International Culture Prize 2011
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
(Fornebu, September 27, 2011) At a gala ceremony at the National Theatre in Oslo
last night, the Telenor International Culture Prize 2011 was awarded to the
Norwegian Radio Orchestra (Kringkastingsorkesteret). The orchestra delivers
exceptional contributions to cultural development across a plethora of media
formats, channels, geographical borders and social domains, the jury said.
Telenor runs an extensive cultural program, with the annual Telenor
International Culture Prize - themed Boundless Communications -as a key
component. The winner receives NOK 250.000.
International level
"We extend our congratulations to the Norwegian Radio Orchestra as winners of
Telenor's International Culture Prize for 2011. The Orchestra is a cultural
institution with a proven ability to adapt during transformational periods.
During this journey, the Orchestra has re-emerged as an international
capability," says Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO, Telenor Group.
"Since its establishment in 1946, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra has become a
cultural institution in its home market. Over the last few years, the Orchestra
has expanded beyond Norway onto the global arena, including collaboration with
the world's premier soloists. Today, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra plays an
increasingly influential role in the world of symphony. This year's winner is a
unique ensemble consisting of ingenious members with the ability to produce and
perform music across stylistic genres," says the head of the jury, Kjersti
Alveberg.
"We are honored and touched by the prize as recognition of the fantastic journey
we have undertaken as an ensemble," says Rolf Lennart Stensø, the head of the
Norwegian Radio Orchestra.
Since 1995
Last night, the Telenor International Culture Prize - Boundless Communication -
was awarded for the 16th time.
Communication is at the core of Telenor. We often speak about "boundless"
communication that unites people and organizations, unrestricted by geographical
or structural limitations. Art and culture represent another form of
communication between humans. High quality art has the capability to deliver
heightened, emotional experiences that unites the people who listen and watch.
Previous award winners:
2010 - Olafur Eliasson, artist
2009 - Liv Ullmann, actress and film director
2008 - Jonas Bendiksen, photographer
2007 - Marilyn Mazur, percussionist, ensemble leader and composer
2006 - The International Museum of Children's Art
2005 - Anne Marit Jacobsen, actress
2004 - Ingrid Lorentzen, dancer
2003* - the independent theatre company Verdensteatret
2001 - Ingvar Ambjørnsen, author
2000 - Juni Dahr, actress
1999 - Torun Lian, author and film director
1998 - Kari Bremnes, singer, musician and songwriter
1997 - Kjersti Alveberg, choreographer
1996 - Wenche Øyen, painter
1995 - Svein Tindberg, actor
* Between 2002 and 2003 Telenor changed the practice for dating. For press
releases after 2002 the prize has been dated the same year as it was awarded.
Earlier prizes were dated to the year prior to the award took place. Therefore
there are no prizes dating from 2002.
The jury of 2011
The jury of 2011 was chaired by Kjersti Alveberg (choreographer) and further
consisted of Robert Marc Friedman (historian and play writer), Lars Saabye
Christensen (author), Thorbjørn Harr (actor), Shanti Brahmachari (Artistic
Director, the Artxchange) and Kai Rosenberg (Telenor).
Links:
Pictures from the award ceremony:
http://www.telenor.com/en/news-and-media/press-releases/2011/the-norwegian-
radio-orchestra-wins-the-telenor-international-culture-prize-2011
About the Orchestra:
www.kork.no
About the Telenor International Culture Prize
http://www.telenor.com/en/about-us/awards-and-recognitions/telenor-awards/
Contact:
Ingunn B. Anstensrud, Communication Manager, Telenor Group
Tel: +47 95 20 35 75, Email:ingunn.anstensrud(at)telenor.com
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