Stiftelsen Sølvguttene

sølvguttene (norwegian broadcasting boys’ choir) comprises about 90 boys and 30 adult male singers, all of whom have previously been boy singers. additionally, 25 boys aged 7 to 9 are training to be qualified for the concert choir. the choir will normally comprise around 60 singers on international tours, and regular concerts. the choir has become an extremely popular institution in norway with its many performances on radio and television, in addition to concerts all over the country. in particular the program "sølvguttene synger julen inn", which is broadcasted every christmas eve, has been a major success. in addition, the choir has toured all over europe, the usa and also the former soviet union on several occasions. the choir is known internationally because of its emphasis on sound rather than on technical perfection. the choir has often been engaged to perform at official events, such as the closing ceremony of the lillehammer olympic games and the baptism of the norwegian pri