Håkon Skogstad

Håkon Magnar Skogstad (b.1989) is a prize-awarded pianist and composer holding degrees in classical performance from Oslo and New York as well as a PhD in Artistic Research from NTNU, Trondheim. He has performed in ensembles and as soloist throughout Norway and played concerts in the U.S., Argentina, Germany, Austria, Spain and Sweden. He has also composed several large-scale works on commission. Skogstad released five critically acclaimed tango recordings both in groups and as soloist in the period of 2008-2021. His album "Visions of Tango" with Atle Sponberg and the Trondheim Soloists was awarded a Norwegian Grammy for best classical album 2021.

«Fantastisch fetzig sind die Piazzolla- Interpretationen des Pianisten, höchst unterhaltsam sein Klavier- konzert, das die große Virtuosen- geste der Romantik augenzwinkernd mit bittersüßen Tangotönen mixt. Caramba!»
(Frederik Hanssen, Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin)

“De este modo, Skogstad reformula el uso del piano en el género y le aporta una característica absolutamente personal, a la que le agrega una interpretación técnica precisa no exenta de sutiles momentos de improvisación.”
(Carlos Salatino, Tiempo Argentino)

“…his playing is total precision and full of fiery emotion.” (Dick Metcalf, Contemporary Fusion Reviews),

“Skogstad’s touch is rich and romantic […] a collection of tasty treats” (George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly