Biography
Alfred Janson was a jazz musician who played piano. Alfred Janson was born on 10 March 1937 in Oslo and died on 19 May 2019 in Oslo. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include Lindemanprisen (1988), (2008) and Gammleng Award (2010).
Alfred Janson (10 March 1937 – 19 May 2019) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. He was born in Oslo as the son of sculptor Gunnar Janson and pianist Margrethe Gleditsch, and was brother of journalist Mette Janson. He was first married to actress and singer Grynet Molvig and later to Berit Gustavsen. He made his piano debut in 1962. Among his early compositions is the piano piece November from 1962 and the orchestral Vuggesang from 1963. He composed the ballet Mot solen for the Bergen International Festival in 1969, and in 1991 he was the festival's principal composer.
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Awards
- 1988 Lindemanprisen
- 2008
- 2010 Gammleng Award
- 2016
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Alfred Janson play?
Alfred Janson is known for playing piano.
When and where was Alfred Janson born?
Alfred Janson was born 10 March 1937 in Oslo.
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