Peter Herresthal

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Peter Herresthal is a Norwegian violinist [1] and Professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo [2] and Visiting Professor at Royal College of Music in London. [3] He won the Spellemannprisen in 2002. [4]

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References

  1. "Solist med vilje". Aftenposten . 11 January 2002. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  2. "De Unges Konsert". NRK. 9 May 2008. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  3. "Peter Herresthal". Royal College of Music . Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  4. "Peter Herresthal og Rolf Gupta". NRK. 22 July 2003. Retrieved 10 November 2009.