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Norwegian cellist
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Male
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Birth:
29 March 1947(Oslo)
Family:
Siblings:
Jon Kvalbein
Hans Kvalbein
Asbjørn Kvalbein
Spouse(s):
Mari Maurstad
Children:
Scott Maurstad
Aslak Maurstad
The details
Biography
Aage Kvalbein (born 29 March 1947) is a Norwegian cellist and a professor in cello at the Norwegian Academy of Music. He is one of the most well-renowned musicians in Norway, both as a soloist, chamber musician and as a pedagogue.
Kvalbein was born in Oslo. At age 33, he became the first professor of cello in Norway. He is married to the Norwegian actress Mari Maurstad. He has made approximately 40 recordings of music by various composers.