Ivar Anton Waagaard

Ivar Anton Waagaard is a renowned Norwegian pianist born on September 3, 1955, in Oslo. He serves as an Associate Professor of Accompaniment at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Throughout his career, Waagaard has collaborated with numerous prominent Norwegian artists, including Sigmund Groven, Ole Edvard Antonsen, Arve Tellefsen, and Truls Mørk. He has extensively toured Norway, Europe, Asia, and the United States, performing at festivals like the Bergen International Festival. Waagaard has also been involved in various musical projects, including contributions to radio and TV broadcasts, film scores, and numerous recordings featuring classical and contemporary genres.

His eclectic discography is highlighted by collaborations such as a Grieg Album with Sigmund Groven and a solo album featuring George Gershwin's complete piano music. Although the recent releases listed do not appear in his established discography, Waagaard's work spans a broad range of musical genres, from classical to cabaret. His extensive experience includes serving as a regular accompanist for the Queen Sonja International Music Competition and as a repetiteur at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet.

Genres

Pop

Folk

Classical

Jazz

World

Blues

Contemporary Music

Cabaret

Latest Release

Film Music for the Piano

Ivar Anton Waagaard

Album - 17 Tracks - Released August 31, 2024