Oslo International Church Music Festival
Christian music festival in Norway
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Oslo International Church Music Festival (Norwegian: Oslo internasjonale Kirkemusikkfestival) is a church music festival held every year in March in Oslo, Norway.[1]
| Oslo International Church Music Festival Oslo Internationale Kirkemusikkfestival | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Church music Festival |
| Date | Early March |
| Begins | 4 March 2016 |
| Ends | 13 March 2016 |
| Location | Kongens Gate 4, Oslo, Norway |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Founder | Bente Johnsrud |
| Patron | Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway |
| Website | www |
History
The festival, founded in 2000 by artistic and festival director Bente Johnsrud is cured by a non-profit organization of the same name, and staged under the patronage of Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway. Churches such as the Medieval church Gamle Aker are used as Concert halls.[2]
