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Mari Samuelsen

Rich in contemporary colour and contrast, LIFE – Mari Samuelsen’s third album for Deutsche Grammophon – is inspired by her experience of becoming a mother. Known for her vibrant and imaginative programming as well as her passionate and virtuosic playing, the Norwegian violinist has created a kaleidoscopic musical reflection of some of the emotional discoveries that come with parenthood.

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Mari Samuelsen

Mari Samuelsen is a Norwegian violinist. She began playing at age three and studied in Oslo and Zurich. Having collaborated on an album with her brother, cellist Håkon Samuelsen, she released her solo debut “Mari” in 2019. In 2022, she followed up with “Lys”, recording works by female composers from Hildegard von Bingen to Hildur Guðnadóttir. Her third solo album “Life” (2024) featured pieces by Jóhann Jóhannsson, Nils Frahm, Ludivico Einaudi, Hania Rani, Max Richter and Steve Reich.

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