Geir Botnen
- January 5, 2024
- Pianist
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Geir Botnen Biography
| Name | Geir Botnen |
| Birthday | Feb 27 |
| Birth Year | 1959 |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Geir Botnen is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on February 27, 1959 in Norway. Gained notoriety for his proficiency in Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt’s music and the music of other composers.
He was one of the very first Norwegian pianist to be a part of the He became the first Norwegian pianist to participate in the Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Competition in 1982 in Moscow. Competition in 1982 in Moscow.
During his 5 years studies at the Bergen Music Conservatory with professor Jiri Hlinka, he demonstrated remarkable talent, and was invited to perform with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1982 he was the first Norwegian pianist to take part in the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
As a solo recitalist and chamber musician he has concertized in the UK, US, Canada, China, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. In 1993 Botnen was chosen to perform at the official opening of the Edvard Grieg Bicentennial Anniversary in Norway and on a tour of Asian capitals. Botnen is a regular guest at the Bergen International Festival and has performed at festivals in Norway and abroad, like Risør Chamber Music Fest, St. Magnus Festival Orkney Islands and others.
He was a descendant of fiddle makers Isak and Trond Botnen.
Geir Botnen Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pianist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Geir Botnen is one of the richest Pianist from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Geir Botnen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He completed his studies for five years with the renowned Professor Jiri Hlinka in the Bergen Music Conservatory, and during his time there, he played in members of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
It was recorded by The Tveitt’s Fifty Folk Tunes from Hardanger to high praise.
Geir Botnen (born 27 February 1959 in Kvam) is a Norwegian pianist. He focuses mainly on the works of Geirr Tveitt, but his repertoire also includes works by other composers.
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Geir Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Geir Botnen celebrates birthday on February 27 of every year.