Short bio Nils Henrik Asheim
Full biography Nils Henrik Asheim
Nils Henrik Asheim is a Norwegian composer and organist, born in 1960. He attended The Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo and the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam for his education. Asheim has created works in various genres, ranging from pieces for solo instruments to large-scale orchestral compositions. He has also collaborated with artists from other fields, such as authors, actors and noise musicians.
Asheim has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Edvard Prize in 2002 for his composition "Chase", which was recognized by TONO, the Norwegian copyright organization for musicians and composers. In addition, he was awarded a prize from The Norwegian Critics' Association for his performance of Olivier Messiaen's works in 2009.
As a composer, Asheim is known for blending contemporary and traditional musical styles, using a variety of instruments and sounds to create works that are both challenging and accessible. His innovative approach and willingness to explore new creative avenues have made him a respected figure in the international music community.
Albums featuring Nils Henrik Asheim
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Salmenes Bok = The Book Of Psalms(CD, Album) | 2022 | Lawo Classics |
| 2 |  |
Hornflowers(CD, Album) | 2021 | Lawo Classics |
| 3 |  |
Nils Henrik Asheim, Johan Harstad - Laila Goody, Petronella Barker, Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Christian Eggen – Grader Av Hvitt / Degrees Of White(2×CD, Album) | 2020 | Lawo Classics |
| 4 |  |
Hagen, Asheim, Nordheim, Norwegian Soloists' Choir, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sørensen, Ensemble Allegria, Grete Pedersen – Lament(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2020 | BIS |
| 5 |  |
Asheim, Tchaikovsky, Ensemble Allegria, Petronella Barker – Høgsongen / Serenade(CD, Album) | 2019 | Lawo Classics |
| 6 |  |
Ruth Wilhelmine Meyer, Nils Henrik Asheim – Vox Humana(CD, Album) | 2018 | Kirkelig Kulturverksted |
| 7 |  |
Edvard Grieg, Geirr Tveitt - Nils Henrik Asheim – Ballade, Hundrad Hardingtonar(CD, Album) | 2018 | Lawo Classics |
| 8 |  |
Zanussi / Asheim / Solberg – Playing Games | 2015 | Hispid |
| 9 |  |
Chopin, Nils Henrik Asheim – Mazurka: Researching Chopin(CD, Album) | 2014 | Lawo Classics |
| 10 |  |
Daniel Formo & Nils Henrik Asheim – Organ Point (Hammond Dialogues Vol I)(CDr, Album) | 2013 | Particular Recordings |
| 11 |  |
Peter Herresthal, Nils Henrik Asheim, Gisle Kverndokk, Henrik Hellstenius, Jon Øivind Ness – Catch Light(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2011 | Aurora (5) |
| 12 |  |
Chopin, Nils Henrik Asheim, Gjertrud's Gypsy Orchestra – MaZurka: Remaking Chopin(CD, Album) | 2010 | Lawo Classics |
| 13 |  |
Marhaug | Asheim – Grand Mutation(CD, Album) | 2007 | Touch |
| 14 |  |
Nils Henrik Asheim / Paal Nilssen-Love – Late Play(CD, Album) | 2007 | PNL |
| 15 |  |
Nils Henrik Asheim | Vertavo String Quartet – Broken Line(CD, Album) | 2007 | Aurora (5) |
| 16 |  |
Orkan(CD, Album) | 2007 | Aurora (5) |
| 17 |  |
Paal Nilssen-Love / Nils Henrik Asheim – Pipes And Bones(CDr, Limited Edition) | 2005 | Utech Records |
| 18 |  |
Frode Gjerstad / Nils Henrik Asheim – The Shortest Night(CD, Album) | 2005 | FMR Records (2) |
| 19 |  |
19 March 2004, Oslo Cathedral(CD, Album) | 2005 | Fabra |
| 20 |  |
Anne-Lise Berntsen • Nils Henrik Asheim – Kom Regn(CD, ) | 2003 | Kirkelig Kulturverksted |
| 21 |  |
16 Pieces For Organ | 2002 | Sofa |
| 22 |  |
Barratt Dues Juniororkester, Asheim, Kraggerud, Grieg, Hellstenius – Untitled(CD, Album) | 1995 | Hemera Music |
| 23 |  |
Anne-Lise Berntsen & Nils Henrik Asheim – Engleskyts(CD, Album) | 1994 | Kirkelig Kulturverksted |
| 24 |  |
Nils Henrik Asheim, Yngve Slettholm – Vannspeil / Speil / Prisms / Wie Ein Hauch…(CD, Album) | 1993 | Aurora (5) |
| 25 |  |
Gaute Vikdal, Bjørn Andor Drage, Nordheim, Hovland, Thommessen, Asheim – "Skygger"(CD, Album) | 1992 | Euridice |
| 26 |  |
Bjørn Kruse, Olav Berg, Nils Henrik Asheim, Kjell Samkopf, Bjørn Korsan Hoemsnes, Ivar Lunde – Kruse • Berg • Asheim • Samkopf • Hoemsnes • Lunde(CD, Compilation) | 1988 | Aurora (5) |
| 27 |  |
Bjørn Kruse / Olav Berg / Nils Henrik Asheim / Kjell Samkopf - The Norwegian Contemporary Music Ensemble – Contemporary Music From Norway(LP, Album) | 1982 | Philips |
Videos featuring Nils Henrik Asheim
X1
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X1 · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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Hundrad Hardingtonar: Hardingøl
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Hundrad Hardingtonar: Hardingøl · Nils Henrik Asheim · Geirr Tveitt
Edvard Grieg: Ballade / Geirr Tveitt: Hundrad Hardingtonar
℗ 2018 Lawo Classics
Released on: 2018-05-28
Producer: Vegard Landaas
L.P. Hagen: Lament / The Norwegian Soloists' Choir / Hans-Kristian K. Sørensen / Grete Pedersen
Our new album 'Lament' with music by the Norwegian composers Lars Petter Hagen, Nils Henrik Asheim and Arne Nordheim is out now. Here is an excerpt from Hagen's piece 'Lament'.
Listen to the album here: https://naxos.lnk.to/LamentHANEL
WITH
The Norwegi
Navigo – For Violin And Cello
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Navigo – For Violin And Cello · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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Hundrad Hardingtonar: Friarføter
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Hundrad Hardingtonar: Friarføter · Nils Henrik Asheim · Geirr Tveitt
Edvard Grieg: Ballade / Geirr Tveitt: Hundrad Hardingtonar
℗ 2018 Lawo Classics
Released on: 2018-05-28
Producer: Vegard Landaas
Hundrad Hardingtonar: Flyteljod
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Hundrad Hardingtonar: Flyteljod · Nils Henrik Asheim · Geirr Tveitt
Edvard Grieg: Ballade / Geirr Tveitt: Hundrad Hardingtonar
℗ 2018 Lawo Classics
Released on: 2018-05-28
Producer: Vegard Landaas
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X2
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X2 · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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Hundrad Hardingtonar: Storskrytarstev
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Hundrad Hardingtonar: Storskrytarstev · Nils Henrik Asheim · Geirr Tveitt
Edvard Grieg: Ballade / Geirr Tveitt: Hundrad Hardingtonar
℗ 2018 Lawo Classics
Released on: 2018-05-28
Producer: Vegard Land
Broken Line – For String Quartet
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Broken Line – For String Quartet · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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X3
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X3 · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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Nicht – For Voice And Ensemble
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Nicht – For Voice And Ensemble · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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X4
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X4 · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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01 Marhaug/Asheim - Brodunal [Touch]
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Chase –For Double String Trio
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Chase –For Double String Trio · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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X5
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X5 · Vertavo String Quartet · Nils Henrik Asheim
Broken Line
℗ 2007 Norsk Komponistforening
Released on: 2007-02-05
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02 Marhaug/Asheim - Phoneuma [Touch]
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03 Marhaug/Asheim - Magnaton [Touch]
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04 Marhaug/Asheim - Philomela [Touch]
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05 Marhaug/Asheim - Clavaeolina [Touch]
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