Sveinung Bjelland is acknowledged as one of Norway's foremost classical pianists. His celebrated recordings of Scarlatti and Mendelssohn sonatas have gained international acclaim and earned him a nomination for the Norwegian Grammy Award. Following this achievement, he has produced numerous albums, including a highly praised recording of Chopin and Schumann concertos in 2018. Sveinung Bjelland currently serves as a professor of piano at the Norwegian Academy of in Oslo,