Truls Mørk
Biographie Truls Mørk
Truls Mørk
is known for his fierce intensity, technical brilliance, and luminous tone. Born in 1961 into a musical family in Bergen, he began his studies with his father before training with masters such as Frans Helmerson, Heinrich Schiff, and Natalia Shakhovskaya. In 1982, he became the first Scandinavian to reach the finals and win the prestigious Moscow Tchaikovsky Competition. He regularly performs with world-class orchestras like the Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, and Royal Concertgebouw, working with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle and Esa-Pekka Salonen. A dedicated champion of modern music, Mørk has premiered over 30 new works by composers including Penderecki and Rautavaara. His extensive discography has earned numerous honors, including a Grammy Award for his recording of the Britten Cello Suites. Mørk is also a respected educator, holding a professorship at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. He plays a 1723 Domenico Montagnana, often referred to as the «Esquire», known for its immense, warm, and broad sound.
