Nils Henrik Aasheim

The Artist
Nils Henrik Asheim is an internationally renowned and award-winning composer. He is also known as the organist at Stavanger Concert Hall. In addition, he founded the cultural centre Tou Scene. Nils Henrik has created music for major outdoor performances, for the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics, for the Norwegian Opera, and much more. He has a background in classical music but draws inspiration from many genres. Nils Henrik is from Oslo but has lived in Stavanger for over 30 years.

About the Art
Nils Henrik composed the music for "My Stavanger." The music is meant to create a unique atmosphere in each room while providing a cohesive thread throughout the exhibition. Not unlike the soundtrack of a film. The soundscape includes various elements: sounds from nature and society of the past, sounds from objects you see in the exhibition, and voices from people of the past and present. We also hear a string instrument evolving from a medieval harp to an electric guitar. More than 150 speakers are installed in the walls and ceilings to create live sound in all the rooms, each with its own unique sound. This installation is entirely unique and specially designed for "My Stavanger." At the end of the exhibition, you can also participate in shaping some of the sounds yourself.