- Norway has lost one of its greatest artists ever – Dagbladet.no

(Dagbladet): – Norway has lost one of its greatest artists ever, says Vidar Salary Arnesen told Dagbladet about Nora Brockstedt.

Brockstedt died peacefully Thursday night at Ullevål hospital after a short illness. She was 92 years old and had his closest around him.

Salary Arnesen, known to many through programs like Da Capo and Norwegian top, known Brockstedt well after working with her in several programs.

Radiated heat and joy

– It is not all that is being asked to sing Prøysen songs Alf Prøysen itself. Nora had a voice that radiated warmth and joy, while she had a rare ability to interpret songs and perform them in a clear manner, he adds.

Salary Arnesen memories of when Brockstedt breakthrough as an artist in the middle of the 40s, and were also impressed by Brockstedts personality outside music.

Did things on the fly

– She always had a good reply and also had a lot to tell. She also had the ability to take things on the fly, something I remember from Major Studio where she on one occasion came directly from abroad and delivered as only that, says Vidar Salary Arnesen told Dagbladet.

Brockstedt debuted at Chat Noir in 1943. In 1945 debuted she along with Oddvar Sanne, a collaboration that went under the name “Harmony Duo.”

The beloved artist has won the Eurovision Song Contest on Norwegian soil no less than three times, including the song “Voi voi” in 1960. It led Norway to a respectable bronze medal in the international final.

– A living legend

Popkulturekspert and former MGP-general per sundnes met Brockstedt several times and recalls a generous and dedicated lady.

– She was a pillar of salt in the Norwegian music that started out as a singing lady, and that was entirely his own artist eventually. She was a superikonisk lady.

– She was one of the first to step out in Eurovision universe and delivered forever. She was a living legend. She was damn cool, says Sundnes.

Vidar Lunden produced in 2008 what became Borckstedts last album, “Nora for swingin ‘.

– When we produced plata she was like a kind of grandmother figure for me. She was a turf hut lady all the time, but she managed it was absolutely outstanding. She used to say she had good genes. It is sad to hear that she runs out of time, even though she in a different way does not, says Lunden Dagbladet.

– Incredibly sad

Artist Inger Lise Rypdal receive message with sadness .

– It’s incredibly sad, of course. She was a wonderful human being, inclusive and lively. I’ve never worked with her, but she has always been there. She has definitely made his mark.

The presenter and journalist Knut Borge known Nora Brockstedt for many years, and remember a good friend and colleague.

– She was a tough guy. Whatever challenges had to offer, she was always ready on short notice and lined up.

– Now deserved Nora to get peace. She has given so much over such a long time, the working day was well brought to end. Thank you for everything, Nora.

On Twitter writes Culture Minister Thorhild Widvey, “Widvey on Twitter: Nora Brockstedt delivered great music since their debut in -43 and until lately. A central figure in Norwegian music, which will be missed. “

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