Kvitretten (1991-2001 in

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) was a Norwegian vocal group, known for

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and

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music releases, concerts, television shows, and international tours.

Biography

Kvitretten was initially comprising arranger and composer

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(91-97),

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(91-94) and Hans Jørgen Støp (91-95). They were to be found at the festival «Nordlyd» 1993 with the commissioned work ''Ro u ro'' by Elin Rosseland, composer supported by

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. After some replacements, Raknes, Stubø, Åse and

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released the debut album ''Voices'' (1996) with lyrics by Raknes and

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. They collaborated on the commissioned work ''Hysj'' by

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for «Vestfoldspillene» 1997, with a record released in 1997, as well as on ''Vintersang'' (1998) by

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, and received

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's ensemble support 1997–99. With

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replacing Stubø they released ''Everything turns'' (1999). Twenty-six texts by poet Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen were performed as a commissioned work for

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2000, and released on the album ''Kloden er en snurrebass som snurrer oss'' (2001). After touring in

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, farewell concerts were held 2000–01. Their music and arrangements have besides Raknes, been composed by

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, Elin Rosseland,

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and

Ståle Storløkken Ståle Storløkken (born 22 February 1969 in Dombås, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (keyboards, organ and piano) and composer, known for collaborations with artists like Terje Rypdal, BigBang, Supersilent and Motorpsycho. Store Norske ...

Discography

As Trondheim Voices

*1996: ''Voices'' (

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) *1999:''Everything Turns'' (Curling Legs) *2002: ''Kloden er en snurrebass som snurrer oss'' (Curling Legs), lyrics by the poet Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen

As backing

*1997: ''Hysj'' (Tylden & Co.), with

*1998: ''Vintersang'' (), with

References

External links

Eldbjørg Raknes Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kvitretten Norwegian jazz singers Musical groups established in 1991 1991 establishments in Norway Musical groups from Trondheim