Meet the musicians: Ingrid Ose
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Live Klassisk13. June 2024
Welcome to our interview relay with musicians from the classical music scene! Today we have the pleasure of presenting Ingrid Ose , who was nominated in the previous round. She works as a flutist in Kristiandsand Symphony Orchestra. Here she shares her thoughts on classical music and recommends upcoming concerts for both new and experienced concertgoers!
Name, instrument and profession?
I'm Ingrid Ose and I used to work as a flautist in KSO (Kristiandsand Symphony Orchestra).
What are you working on at the moment?
At the moment we're wrapping up the season in the orchestra and I'm also preparing a few concerts before I can take my summer vacation!
Most overrated composer or piece?
The most overrated for me must perhaps be Sibelius... Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but I've never been a big fan of his symphonies, even though I love the violin concerto!
And at the other end of the spectrum... what music should everyone really get to experience?
Of the music everyone should experience, Strauss's Vier Letzte Lieder is probably at the top of the list right now...😍
Your last big concert experience - what made it so special?
My last great concert experience must be my master concert in Lyon last year. I've had great concert experiences before that, but it was so nice to be able to end two fantastic years with a really nice concert with lots of dear friends.
Which living composer inspires you the most, and why?
Of living composers, Kaija Saariaho was the first to come to mind, but unfortunately she's passed away quite recently... But I'm including her anyway because she's been an inspiration for a long time and we've played some of her works both at Ose Kammerspel and in the orchestra, and it's been so rewarding and wonderful.
Can you remember a single event or experience that made you want to become a musician?
I remember very well when I was in second grade at primary school, all the pupils in the class were allowed to bring in a CD to listen to during lunch, and Maria (my sister, who is also a flautist) and I brought in Badinerie by Bach. It was the coolest music we knew, I'd just started playing the flute but decided even then that if I ever managed to play it I'd be as good as it was possible to be, so it was already a kind of goal to practice a lot to achieve that.
Do you have any role models? Is there anyone who has been particularly motivating or inspiring for you?
I have a lot of role models, but the most public ones are probably my parents and, in terms of becoming a musician, my dad in particular. When Maria and I were born, we were always lying on his lap while he practiced and we've always had music around us. It's been very inspiring and they've taken us to so many fantastic concerts and done everything to facilitate everything. Seeing my dad doing concerts and touring throughout my childhood made me realize that it was possible to make a living from it and has been very inspiring.
Do you have any advice for "new listeners" who are curious about classical music and don't go to concerts very often?
For new listeners, I would recommend listening to the music and perhaps reading up a little before going to a concert. For myself, it's always fun to recognize the music that's being performed and it makes it easier to listen to longer pieces. There is a lot of music that is less demanding to listen to than other music, so choosing a concert that isn't too complicated is probably also a good idea!
Any upcoming concerts you would recommend?
Of the concerts I would recommend, I'm really looking forward to one of the very first concerts we'll be doing with KSO, Steamdome 3 with Ola Kvernberg. It's going to be a great concert and we're going to the Oslo Jazz Festival with it. He's fantastic, so it's going to be an experience!
Finally, who would you like to challenge to take over the baton?
I'd like to pass the baton on to harpist Johanna Ander Ljung!