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My Take
Løvland is a name many people wouldn't recognize, yet they've almost certainly heard his work. As the composer behind Secret Garden with Fionnuala Sherry, he built a Celtic-Nordic sound that feels weightless and a little melancholy, the kind of music that sneaks into wedding videos and quiet evenings. His Spellemannprisen honors confirm he's a serious figure back home in Norway. What I find admirable is the restraint: he writes melody that breathes rather than showing off. There's a craftsman's patience in that. I respect composers who trust a simple, aching line to carry the whole piece.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rolf Løvland
- Name (Japanese)
- ロルフ・ラヴランド
- Reading
- ろるふ・らゔらんど
- Born
- April 19, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- Kristiansand, Norway
- Occupation
- composer / conductor / songwriter / record producer / author
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1985 Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen
- 2007 Spellemannprisens bransjepris
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rolf Løvland born?
Born April 19, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Rolf Løvland from?
Rolf Løvland is from Kristiansand, Norway.
What does Rolf Løvland do?
Rolf Løvland works as composer, conductor, songwriter, record producer, author.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.