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Kjell Samkopf was born on 6 June, 1952 in Bærum, Norway, is a Kjell Samkopf is musician and composer. Discover Kjell Samkopf's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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Musician and composer |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
6 June, 1952 |
| Birthday |
6 June |
| Birthplace |
Bærum, Norway |
| Nationality |
Norway
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Kjell Samkopf Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Kjell Samkopf height not available right now. We will update Kjell Samkopf's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Kjell Samkopf Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kjell Samkopf worth at the age of 71 years old? Kjell Samkopf’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Norway. We have estimated Kjell Samkopf's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Musician |
Kjell Samkopf Social Network
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Kjell Samkopf (born 6 April 1952, in Bærum, Norway) is a Norwegian musician (drums) and composer, married 1993 to the dancer Mona Walderhaug (born 21 December 1956).
Samkopf is a central figure on the Norwegian contemporary music scene, with a varied career as a composer, musician and educator and had an extensive background from various music genres.
From the mid-1970s he was an active performer as drummer, and he stepped in as timpanist in Trondheim Symphony Orchestra (1974–75).
He was for many years associated with Oslo Filharmoniske Orkester, and worked as a regular drummer in the Orchestra of Den Norske Opera for some years.
He worked within "Ny Musikks Ensemble" and later in contemporary music ensemble "Octoband".
Samkopf's compositional output comprises nine full-length dance performances.
He was for many years associated with the Norwegian Academy of Music, where he attended the diploma program in composition in 1973 without any formal musical education.
Here he worked as a musical teacher from 1979 and later as professor and head of the percussion department.
He was also selected as the 1985 composer in residence for the Arctic Arts Festival.
Smakopf's list of works features chamber music, orchestral works, electro-acoustic works, music for dance performances, soundtracks, TV-scores, educational works and a number of compositions for percussion.
To date, Samkopf has received more than 40 commissions from institutions, ensembles and performers such as Harmonien, the Swedish Radio, Bergen Wind Quintet, NRK, Arts Council Norway, Collage Dance Company, Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival, NorDans Productions, the Arctic Arts Festival, Eirik Raude and Kjell Tore Innervik.
Compositions for dance constitutes a substantial portion of Samkopf's production.
The composer has written the scores for nine full length dance productions.
His artistic partnership with choreographer Lise Nordal is a cornerstone of this compositional vein.
In addition to a number of shorter ballets, Samkopf and Nordal have created five full-length productions Aqua (1986), Tidevann (1990), Til Elise (1996), Entré (2000) and Silent Gliss (2004).
