Det Norske Jentekor

Det Norske Jentekor, in English the Norwegian Girls Choir, is a well-loved institution in Norwegian culture, ultimately under the protection of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Major vocalists, including Lilleba Lund and Elisabeth Norberg-Schulz on the operatic side and Elin Rosseland and Anita Skorgan from the world of jazz and pop, passed through the choir early in their careers. Det Norske Jentekor was founded in 1947 as one of the musical ensembles associated with Norway's state broadcaster NRK. Its original name was Norwegian Broadcasting Company Girls Choir, and i...