TBJ159: Bente Illevold
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On This Episode of The Brass Junkies:
Why she started really developing as a player when she stopped caring what others thought about her playing
How the key to playing under pressure is “owning” your performance
The difference between playing an audition (which is all about fitting in) and playing a concert
The job market in Norway that is based much more on versatility today than ever before and the ability to make your own gigs
Why you should focus more on developing your strengths and not just improving your weaknesses
Making yourself relevant
Trusting your own opinion about your playing and not relying on confirmation from others
Bente’s passion for commissioning new works
The brass quartet she formed with three of her best friends
Why Bente doesn’t try to sound like the original instrument when performing transcriptions
Bio:
Bente Illevold (b. 1983) comes from Rendalen in Østerdalen and plays the euphonium. Over the past few years, she has left her mark as an innovative performer and has gained recognition for her performances of several new works for the instrument, both at home and abroad. She has a master’s degree from the Norwegian Academy of Music and has performed with several of the country’s professional bands and orchestras. Bente is passionate about expanding the euphonium repertoire and allowing the instrument to unfold in new constellations and contexts, and has commissioned seven major works for the euphonium. She works daily as a freelance musician and is regularly invited as a guest teacher at the country’s educational institutions and as a soloist at international festivals. She also works as a school band conductor, and is passionate about her work with youths. Bente is the euphonium player in the Northern Lights Duo. Bente also arranges music for brass ensembles and wind bands.
Bente is an international S.E. Shires Company Euphonium artist, and was the company`s first pick as their first female and European euphonium artist. Bente performs on Shires Q41 Euphonium and mouthpieces from Doug Elliott. She also work close and cooperate with the Norwegian dealer Polar Brass.
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