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Julius Pranevicius

Sek­s­jonss­jef og pro­fess­or

Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Department

Teaching

Main instrument (horn)

Chamber Music

Brass forum

Master Interpretation for Winds

Active collaboration with Alexander Technique teacher

Bio/CV

Julius Pranevičius, born in 1985 in Vilnius, Lithuania, received his first horn lessons at the age of 10, later continuing his studies at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. In 2005 he moved to Norway to study with the renowned Frøydis Ree Wekre at the Norwegian Academy of Music and in 2011 was appointed as the professor at the same institution becoming the youngest professor in Norway.

Julius is active as a soloist, chamber and orchestra musician, as well as a teacher. He has appeared with several orchestras in Norway and Germany as a soloist, took part in various chamber music festivals and since 2009 is the principal horn of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

He is the winner of the International Music Competition in Markneukirchen, Germany in 2008 and ConocoPhilips competition in Oslo, Norway in 2009.

Background

Education

  • 2003-2005 Lithuanian Academy of Music
  • 2005-2009 Norwegian Academy of Music
  • 2007-2008 Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart

Professional experience

  • 2004-2005 Lithuanian National Opera
  • 2008-2009 Norwegian Opera
  • 2009-present Norwegian Radio Orchestra
  • 2010-present Norwegian Academy of Music

Projects Julius Pranevicius participates in