Mathias Halvorsen (b. 1988) is a Norwegian pianist and composer, working internationally. In 2017, his first full-length opera, “Dracula”, was commissioned and premiered by Haugesund Chamber Opera. His second opera, based on Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”, premiered in 2023. As a performing artist Mathias has been in collaboration with the electro-rock-queen named Peaches in the stage production “Peaches Christ Superstar”, did extensive touring with the group LightsOut, and several albums for Backlash Music and Lawo. Since April 2019, he has toured with violinist Mathieu van Bellen in a unique adaptation of Puccini’s opera “La Boheme”. This project was especially rewarded with five-star reviews in BBC Music Magazine and Sunday Times. In addition, Halvorsen has collaborated with director and choreographer Laurent Chetouane on several performances, including “Jeppe på Bjerget” at the National Theatre in Oslo/Norway, where he also participated as an actor.
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