Jan Henrik Kayser

Jan Henrik Kayser
Born(1933-02-20)20 February 1933
Bergen, Norway
Died24 April 2016(2016-04-24) (aged 83)
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationPianist
AwardsPrincess Astrid Music Award in 1961
Griegprisen in 1978

Jan Henrik Kayser (20 February 1933 – 24 April 2016) was a Norwegian classical pianist.

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.[1] He was awarded the Princess Astrid Music Award in 1961,[2] and the Griegprisen in 1978.[3]

Kayser died on 24 April 2016, at the age of 83.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Jan Henrik Kayser". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  2. ^ Svendsen, Trond Olav. "Prinsesse Astrids Musikkpris". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  3. ^ Svendsen, Trond Olav. "Griegprisen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 31 July 2025.