The Edvard Prize is a
Norwegian
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music award in given by
TONO
TONO is a Norwegian corporation that administers copyrights for music in Norway.
It is owned and governed by its members; composers, music publishers and text-writers. Through the managing agreement the originators give TONO an exclusive right to ...
, copyright organization for musicians and composers. The award, which was first awarded in 1998, is awarded annually and can only be awarded to members of the organization. The goal is to enhance the musical life and increase awareness of Norwegian composers and writers and their works. The prize is named after the Norwegian composer
Edvard Grieg
Edvard Hagerup Grieg ( , ; 15 June 18434 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is widely considered one of the foremost Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide. His use of ...
.
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Number of prize levels have varied since the start. As of 2007 Edvard Prize presents prizes in 4 categories:
* Contemporary
* Popular
* Open class
* Lyrics
The winner in each category receives NKR 50 000,- and the EDVARD trophy (design:
Bruno Oldani
Bruno Oldani (14 March 1936 – 9 May 2021) was a Swiss designer. He was born in Zürich, and later settled in Norway. He was appointed assistant professor at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry from 1988 to 1994. Among his ...
) and a diploma. The award is a continuation of the price ''Work of the Year'', which was awarded from 1965 to 1996.
Winners
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
It was not awarded a prize for 2009.
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
References
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External links
The TONO official website
Norwegian music awards
Awards established in 1998