Tine Thing Helseth - About

I felt extremely honoured and grateful when I learned that I would receive a BBT Fellowship. Honoured because of the many great musicians that already belonged to this ‘family’, and grateful for knowing that there exists such a wonderful organisation which helps artists in this very special way. I’m grateful for the help to buy a brand new Corno da caccia, a modern version of the old hunting horn for which you can find a lot of forgotten repertoire. I am also looking forward to starting the process of commissioning a work. The inspiration, enthusiasm and wonderful conversations with the BBT team are something I will take with me and always remember.

Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth is also a singer, songwriter, festival director, radio and TV presenter and teacher – all of which are proof of her boundless enthusiasm. She has championed the trumpet repertoire with audiences on all six continents of the world, garnering the highest praise for a soulful, lyrical sound and collaborative approach to music-making. As well as appearing around the globe with many of the world’s leading orchestras and with her 10-piece all-female brass ensemble, she also performs regularly in some of the most iconic jazz bars in Norway.

Tine’s ever-expanding repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary works and new commissions, two of the latter supported by her BBT award; Helical Strake for trumpet and piano by Graham Fitkin, and Easter Concerto by Bent Sørensen. A London showcase concert, assistance with a new website and the above-mentioned purchase of a new Corno da Caccia complete the BBT award.

Tine was supported with a BBT Fellowship between 2009 and 2013.

For a current biography please visit tinethinghelseth.com or imgartists.com

Read Tine’s blogs: How Lucky am I here; and Holiday is a duty here

Photographs by Anna-Julia Granberg