Björn Mellemberg

This march was first named Prince Carl March, after a swedish prince. When Norway gained its independence in 1905 it was renamed after the young Crown Prince Olav, who later became King Olav V.

The danish Prince Carl was elected King of Norway when Norway became inependent in 1905. He took the name King Haakon VII, and Oscar Borg was asked to compose this march in his honour

When Mellemberg retired from his position as head arranger and conductor for the Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces they ordered this piece from him. It is a variation piece on his own theme whe...

We are very happy to present this fantastic concert and test piece written by the conductor and arranger for the Staff Band of the Norwegian Defence Forces for many years. This recording is done by th...

All four of Johan Svendsens four Norwegian Rhapsodies where written in the period 1876 - 1877. The thematic material in these are based on melodies from Ludvig M. Lindemans collection 'Older and newer...