Fnugg - Øystein Baadsvik
ØysteinBaadsvik (born14August1966) is a Norwegian tuba soloist and chamber musician. He was born in Trondheim, Norway and began playing the tuba at the age of fifteen at his school. When he was eightenn, he won first prize in a Norwegian national competition for soloists. His concert engagements include performances with orchestras all over the world. HIs international career began in 1991 when he was awarded two prizes at Concour International d’Exécution Musicale in Geneva. Øystein Baadsvik is known for his master classes (teaching performances), concerts, and tuba clinics which are frequently held in numerous universities throughout the world. In addition, every October, a tour of various colleges and universities occurs, coinciding with Octubafest, a yearly celebration of tuba music.