![]() Knut Nystedt made his debut as pianist and organist in 1938. ![]() ![]() He was also part of the Philharmonic choir, not least in order to study the conductor and composer Olav Kielland’s work as choir and orchestra leader. Matthew Passion under Sandvold’s direction in 1937. In his memoirs he claimed that his greatest experience was taking part in Bach’s St. Nystedt himself identified some experiences that were of significance to his development as musician and composer. After his training, he became accompanist on the Olavsguttene’s tours and sang tenor or bass in several of the oratorio choirs for Arild Sandvold. In the family circle he gradually received good training in ensemble playing and a knowledge of classical chamber music. Knut began to play the piano and organ with Arild Sandvold at the Music Conservatory in Oslo. The twelve-year-old Knut Nystedt Madsen attended the Norwegian boys’ choir, “Olavsguttene” (Olav’s Boys) and was soon appearing a Soprano soloist. His father, Robert Madsen, played the violin, took part in an amateur quartet and conducted the choir in the Bethlehem mission church. He grew up in a Christian home, where singing and music played an important role.
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