Gjermund Larsen is a gifted violinist and composer. He also plays the cello. His music displays an unusually broad emotional range, from virtuosic brilliance to gentle tenderness. Gjermund takes a masterlful approach to the older tonalities while at the same time he enjoys exploring new styles and presenting remarkable improvisations.
He was awarded first prize in the elite Category A in the National Contest for Traditional Music in Norway for fiddle twice, and also received the King’s Trophy.
His 2008 release Ankomst won the Spellemannprisen award, the most prestigious music award in Norway.
In 2013, Larsen participated in the album Lars Petter Hagen, along with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Rolf Gupta.
Gjermund Larsen’s trio during 2009-2016 included Andreas Utnem (grand piano and harmonium) and Sondre Meisfjord (bass).
Larsen produced Hjemve, the debut album of Norwegian folk singer Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen, released in 2022.
In 2024, the Gjermund Larsen Trio released a beautiful instrumental album titled Christmas Sessions.
Discography
Søttenpassingen, with Einar Olav Larsen (ta-lik, 2004)
Brytningstid (Grappa/Heilo, 2006)
Ankomst (Grappa, 2008)
Går I Fjøs (Øra Fonogram, 2009)
Aurum (Heilo, 2010)
Reise (Heilo, 2013)
Lars Petter Hagen (Aurora, 2013)
Trønderbarokk (Øra Fonogram, 2014)
Salmeklang (Heilo, 2016)
Christmas Sessions (Heilo, 2024)
As a member of fiddle group Majorstuen
Majorstuen (2L. 2002)
Jorun Jogga (Majorstuen Fiddlers Company, 2004)
Juledrøm (Majorstuen Fiddlers Company, 2006)
Skir (Majorstuen Fiddlers Company, 2010)
White Night – Impressions of Norwegian Folk Music (Majorstuen Fiddlers Company, 2011)
Live In Concert (Majorstuen Fiddlers Company, 2012)
Web site: www.gjermundlarsen.com
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Updated biography and discography.