Jan Henrik Kayser
Jan Henrik Kayser (20 February 1933 – 24 April 2016) was a Norwegian classical pianist.
Jan Henrik Kayser
- Name
- Jan Henrik Kayser
- Born
- 20 February 1933
- Birthplace
- Bergen, Norway
- Died
- 24 April 2016
- Occupation
- Pianist
- Awards
- Princess Astrid Music Award in 1961 Griegprisen in 1978
- Nationality
- Norway
- Honours
- Griegprisen · Princess Astrid's Award for Music
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Jan Henrik Kayser (20 February 1933 – 24 April 2016) was a Norwegian classical pianist.
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• Name — Jan Henrik Kayser • Born — 20 February 1933 • Birthplace — Bergen, Norway • Died — 24 April 2016 • Occupation — Pianist • Awards — Princess Astrid Music Award in 1961 Griegprisen in 1978
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Life and career
Kayser was born in Bergen. He made his concert debut in 1953, and is known as performer of Harald Sæverud's compositions. He was awarded the Princess Astrid Music Award in 1961, and the Griegprisen in 1978. Kayser died on 24 April 2016, at the age of 83.
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