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Thomas Stanghelle, Stephen Ackles, Turid Stanghelle and the Rybak-musicians
went on a Christmas-tour in December, with their "Christmas Crossover"-concert.December 15th.: 18.30 hrs Brevik kirke December 16th.: 18.30 hrs Bamble kirke December 17th.: 18.30 hrs Holmenkollen kapell December 18th.: 14.00 hrs Røed Gaard, Jeløen December 19th.: 18.30 hrs Drøbak kirke Thomas Stanghelle and his opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© was mentioned in an article about sports and handicapped. See article from the newspaper Vårt Land. Thomas Stanghelle gave two performances in one day at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital Thursday December 8th. Thomas Stanghelle, Turid Stanghelle and the Rybak-musicians performed at Vestre Aker eldresenter December 3rd. Thomas performed at the annual celebration-concert of "EXTRA-trekningen", November 22nd. Among other performing artists are Odd Børretzen and Lars Martin Myhre. Thomas performed highlights from his successful opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"©. Norwegian Minister of Culture, Trond Giske, also attended this event. 
The new and extended version of Thomas Stanghelle's opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© had its World-premiere in Beijing and Yinchuan this October.This UNESCO-event was a great success! 
You can see pictures from this event:Pictures taken by Henrik Bakken Pictures taken by NXTV Pictures taken by Ove Bodal Spestad Pictures taken by Anna Bendixen Media cover this event:
The new and extended version of Thomas Stanghelle's opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© had its World-premiere in Beijing, in
"The Great Hall of the People" (The Congress Hall) October 16th. this year."Some Sunny Night"© was performed by 30 singers, guest artists and musicians from Norway along with orchestra and choir of The National Opera of China and Chinese guest-artists. In addition to the audience and special invited guests who can see the performance live, millions of TV-viewers will follow the CCTV-coverage of "Some Sunny Night"©. After the successful performance at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital's 50-years anniversary, Thomas Stanghelle was invited to write a new and extended version of the opera-musical as a part of Mark Wang's nationwide campaign for handicapped people in China. 
The arrangement in The Great Hall of the People was presented by All-China Women's Federation in co-operation with UNESCO. "Some Sunny Night"© was also performed at Ningxia Congress Hall October 18th. in Mark Wang's hometown Yinchuan. Norwegian media cover this event before October 16th.:
Thomas Stanghelle was in China from September 16th. until September 30th. to make preparations for the world premiere of the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"©. Thomas Stanghelle went to China August 16th. until August 23rd. to prepare for the world premiere of the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"©. Thomas Stanghelle performed in a charity concert at Vennesla August 14th. with Turid Stanghelle. The charity was for the Haydom project. Thomas Stanghelle's song "Angel of life" is track 5 on FONOs anniversary album (with 35 songs from the most known artists in Norway) that is released August 24th. Read more about it and buy songs at Fono Online Shop. It is possible to buy single songs from Thomas Stanghelle at www.musikkonline.no English language Norwegian language The 22 songs that are available now, are from the albums "Colony" and "Angel of life". Thomas Stanghelles father, Johan Stanghelle, was interviewed by VG July 31st. Click here to read the article. Thomas Stanghelle and Turid Stanghelle performed highlights from the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© at a private concert in Lyngdal July 24th. Thomas Stanghelle had two more concerts with Stephen Ackles this summer. Classical Crossover Consert - from gospel to opera. With Stephen Ackles, Turid Stanghelle (mezzosoprano), Thomas Stanghelle (tenor), Natasja Rybak (piano) og Alexander Rybak (violin). 
Wedensday July 13th. at Utstein Kloster.Thursday July 14th. at Hå Gamle Prestegard. See pictures Thomas Stanghelle was interviewed by NRK Rogaland (radio) July 12th. because of these two concerts. They also played music from the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© 
Jærbladet wrote about these concerts.Stavanger Aftenblad wrote about these concerts. Jærbladet printed a letter telling about the concert experience. 
The opera-musical "Some Sunny Night" was a success in Lyngdal Kulturhus.The two shows were filled with enthusiastic audiences, 10 minutes standing ovations after each nights performace. The next stop for the ensemble is the China premiere in October. See the front page and the center pages from the program. 
You can see pictures from the premiere:Pictures from the rehersals - taken by Anna Bendixen Pictures taken by JKS Pictures taken by Mark Wang Pictures from the premiere taken by Tor Ivar Lindeland Pictures after the premiere taken by Tor Ivar Lindeland Some news coverage after the two shows: Agderposten July 11th. Farsunds Avis Front page July 11th. Farsunds Avis two full pages inside the newspaper July 11th. Farsunds Avis web-version of their review July 11th. Akershus Amstidende July 14th. Fædrelandsvennen July 11th. Some TV/radio coverage: NRK Rogaland broadcasted an interview and some of the music July 12th. P4 (radio) broadcasted an interview with Thomas Stanghelle and clips from "Some Sunny Night" July 9th. NRK TVSørlandssendingen broadcasted clips and interviews on the news July 8th. NRK Sørlandssendingen (radio) broadcasted interviewes and recordings July 8th. Lyngdal Radio has been reporting frequently about this event from April to July. 
Thomas Stanghelle performed classical music and highlights from the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© in Amrum, Germany July 1st.Turid Stanghelle (mezzosoprano) Natasja and Igor Rybak were performing with Thomas Stanghelle. 
Amrum Aktuel wrote about the concert. Amrum News wrote an web-article (in German). See the poster for the concert that was made in Amrum. See the front page of the program, and inside the program. See pictures from the performance in Amrum. Thomas Stanghelle was interviewed by a French Fan-site for Morten Harket. Read the interview (in English) June 3rd. Thomas Stanghelle completed his education in classical singing and composing with his final exam at the Trondheim Music Conservatory. Read more about his education in the biography. See two pictures from the Music Conservatory at the day of his final exam. 
New double DVD from "Thomas Stanghelle's opera-musical Some Sunny Night" is now available in the shop.
The live performance took place at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital's 50-year anniversary. The Norwegian Crown Princess Mette Marit was in the audience.
Among the guest artists are A-HA vocalist Morten Harket, Olympic Champion Johann Olav Koss and Xiao Yan from China.Thomas Stanghelle sings the tenor-part "Mark Wang" - the Chinese boy that survived an aircrash. Turid Stanghelle sings the part "Shen Lipeng" (Mark's mother). Kjetil Støa performs as the "marathon hero - Ketil Moe". Cecilie Rønning plays Ketil Moe's wife "Astrid". See the front of the DVD-cover. See the back of the DVD-cover. See 3 pages from the booklet inside the DVD-cover. Buy the double DVD in the shop. 
There was two exclusive performances of the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"
in Norway before the China-premiere:Thomas Stanghelle's opera-musical "Some Sunny Night" had its new premiere in the south of Norway at Lyngdal Culture Hall Saturday, July 9th. 17.00 (5 pm). This was a new and extended version of the opera- musical, and 30 people were involved in this production. There was also an Extra performance at Lyngdal Culture Hall Sunday July 10th 17.00 (5 pm). Thomas Stanghelle was interviewed on NRK P1 Sørlandssendingen July 8th. Thomas Stanghelle was interviewed on NRK P1 Sørlandssendingen June 13th. because of the extra performance and the successfull ticketsales. 
Farsunds Avis wrote an article about the ticketsales and the upcoming opera-musical at Lyngdal Culture Hall.Click to read the article Fædrelandsvennen wrote about the concerts Friday July 8th. 
Click here to read about this event. From the web-pages of Lyngdal Radio.  Fædrelandsvennen wrote abot this event March 19th. 
Farsunds Avis wrote an article about the upcoming opera-musical at Lyngdal Culture Hall. Click to read the article Read about the event at Dagbladets event calendar on the web. Saturday May 7th. Farsunds Avis wrote about Thomas Stanghelle in a portrait interview with Torgny Farbrot. Torgny Farbrot has performed with Thomas Stanghelle, and enjoyed Thomas qualities as a singer. Click here to read the article. 
Thomas Stanghelle performed in Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute",
which had its premiere in Trondheim at Byscenen April 30th.He was the Tamino-understudy, and did sing the tenor-parts of the solist-ensemble. See POSTER (pdf file) from these concerts. See pictures from the rehersals. Thomas Stanghelle performed at Bamble kirke Friday April 29th. with Stephen Ackles, Turid Stanghelle and the Rybak-family. See pictures Read the reviews of the consert: Telemarksavisa Varden Newspapers wrote about the upcoming concert: Telemarksavisa Langesunds Blad Varden Thomas Stanghelle performed at Fjellhamar kirke Saturday April 16th. (at 20.00 hrs / 8pm), wtih Stephen Ackles, the choir Shalom, organ-player/piano-player Svein Tormod Bekkhus, and Kristoffer Normann. 
It is now possible to buy T-shirts with the colorful logo of Thomas Stanghele's "Some Sunny Night".European sizes available are large and medium, that is the same as XXL and XL in Chinese sizes. Visit the SHOP to order your T-shirt! Thomas Stanghelle performed songs from his "Some Sunny Night" at Skogn Folkehøgskole February 8th. Chinese newyears: CCTV 7 started their newyearbroadcasting with clips from the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night" in a 40 minut long program about handicapped Mark Wang. The program was shown 5 times on CCTV 7. 
Kjetil Støa took a few pictures from the "Operafestukene".Most of them are from the rehersal for the Bernstein concert. Click here to see the pictures. 
Monday February 7th. the newspaper "Tidens Krav" wrote about the Leonard Bernstein performance. And they enjoyed the performance made by Thomas Stanghelle.
Thomas Stanghelle performed Leonard Bernstein Sunday February 6th. at "Operafestukene i Kristansund".This event took place february 3rd.-19th. 2005. www.oik.no - read more about this opera-event in Kristiansund. 
Highlights from "Thomas Stanghelle's Some Sunny Night" is now available in the "video" selection.The live performance took place at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital's 50-year anniversary. The Norwegian Crown Princess Mette Marit was in the audience. Among the guest artists are A-HA vocalist Morten Harket, Olympic Champion Johann Olav Koss, Stephen Ackles and Xiao Yan from China. Thomas Stanghelle sings the tenor-part "Mark Wang" - the Chinese boy that survived an aircrash. Turid Stanghelle sings the part "Shen Lipeng" (Mark's mother). Kjetil Støa performs as the "marathon hero - Ketil Moe". Cecilie Rønning play Ketil Moes wife "Astrid". For more information, click here To see the "Highlits video" click here. Thomas Stanghelles new music-video, produced in Beijing (featuring Xiao Yan) was played every hour on a big-screen at the worlds largest music market: MIDEM 2005 - music market in Cannes, France from January 24th. - January 30th. The video is a new duet version of the themesong "Angel of life". Thomas Stanghelle is in Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital's "official jubilee book", published for the 50-year anniversary (page 116). Here you can read about his cooperation with Mark Wang, a former patient at Sunnaas. Thomas made the theme-music for the CCTV's tv-series about Mark Wangs life, and the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© based on Mark Wangs story.
December 26th. - January 4th. Thomas Stanghelle went to China with Mark Wang and performed at several events.Read about this trip! See pictures from this trip!
Highlights from "Thomas Stanghelle's Some Sunny Night" is now available in the "video" selection.The live performance took place at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital's 50-year anniversary. The Norwegian Crown Princess Mette Marit was in the audience. Among the guest artists are A-HA vocalist Morten Harket, Olympic Champion Johann Olav Koss, Stephen Ackles and Xiao Yan from China. Thomas Stanghelle sings the tenor-part "Mark Wang" - the Chinese boy that survived an aircrash. Turid Stanghelle sings the part "Shen Lipeng" (Mark's mother). Kjetil Støa performs as the "marathon hero - Ketil Moe". Cecilie Rønning play Ketil Moes wife "Astrid". For more information, click here To see the "Highlits video" click here. Thomas Stanghelle is in Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital's "official jubilee book", published for the 50-year anniversary (page 116). Here you can read about his cooperation with Mark Wang, a former patient at Sunnaas. Thomas made the theme-music for the CCTV's tv-series about Mark Wangs life, and the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© based on Mark Wangs story.
December 26th. - January 4th. Thomas Stanghelle went to China with Mark Wang and performed at several events.Read about this trip! See pictures from this trip! Christmas concerts with: 
Thomas Stanghelle, Turid Stanghelle, Stephen Ackles and the Rybak family: Alexander, Natasja and Igor.
Saturday December 18th. at Langesund Kirke. 19.00 hrs (7 pm)
Sunday December 19th:at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital 15.00 hrs (3 pm) and at Misjonskirken (Alværn) 17.00 hrs (5 pm). Click here to read the article from Varden December 17th. Click here to read the article from Varden December 19th. Click here to read the article from Porsgrunn Dagblad December 20th. Click here to read the article from Akershus Amstidende December 20th. 
Foreningsnytt wrote an article about the Nesodden Culture Award, and Thomas Stanghelle.
December 4th. Thomas Stanghelle performed with Turid Stanghelle at an international concert at Skiptvet Kirke - Skiptvet. click here to see the program for the concert (PDF-file). Earlier the same day he performed with Turid Stanghelle and the Rybak family at Veste Aker Eldresenter. 
Kirkespeilet at Nesodden wrote an article about the lighting of the Christmas tree, and Thomas Stanghelle recieving the Nesodden Culture Award.
Thomas Stanghelle recieved Nesodden Cuture Award November 28th. at Varden, Nesodden.The mayor of Nesodden, Christian Hintze Holm presented the award. 
Thomas Stanghelle also performed at this event with Turid Stanghelle, Natasja Rybak and "Nesodden og Frogns kammerkor".Click here to see pictures from this event. Click here to read an article from Akershus Amstidende. Click here to read an article from Agderposten. Click here to read an article from Kirkespeilet. Click here to read an article from Dagen.  November 26th. Thomas Stanghelle performed at Fredly Folkehøgskole outside Trondheim.Click here to see 2 pictures. November 26th. there was an add in Aftenposten telling about the event where Thomas Stanghelle got the Nesodden Culture Award. 
November 26th. Akerhus Amstidende wrote about Thomas Stanghelle getting the Nesodden Culture Award.Click the picture to read the article from the newspaper.
Chinese media has written about Thomas Stanghelle, the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"©, and the 50-year anniversary of Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital.www.zwwhjl.com.cn rednet.com.cn CNradio.com www.sina.com.cn www.sina.com.cn www.sina.com.cn snweb.com bjyouth.gov.cn godpp.gov.cn 18year.net.cn 
Thomas Stanghelle performed November 20th. with other classical singers.They performed some of the songs from Mozarts opera "Cosi fan tutte". Click here to see the poster for the concert. 
Sunday November 14th. 19.00hrs. there was an Amnesty concert for Aleksej Mikheev:
Highlights from the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© by Thomas Stanghelle were performed at
Chateu Neuf, Betong.Guest artist: Stephen Ackles. Solo artists: Thomas Stanghelle (tenor), Turid Stanghelle (mezzo-soprano), Cecilie Rønning (soprano). Musicians: Igor (violin), Alexander (violin) and Natasja Rybak (piano). Operachoir: Classical singers and singers from Sunnaas Rehabiltation Hospital. Click to see some of the many adds for this concert. Click here to read more about the concert (in Norwegian). Click here to see pictures from the concert. Amnesty International Norway wrote about the concert. 
November 12th. Akershus Amstidende wrote an article about Aleksej Mikheev, and the concert that was going to take place in Oslo two days later.Click here to read this article.
The Tv-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" with music by Thomas Stanghelle will be shown in reruns all over China the next six months.
Thomas Stanghelle performed Sunday November 7th. at 19.00hrs in the "orgelsal" at "Olavskvartalet" in Trondheim,
at a concert with songs and music made by composers from Trondheim.
A presentation of the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© with some of the songs were performed in Amrum, Germany October 28th.Turid Stanghelle (mezzosoprano) and Rybak family musicians from Belarus were among the performing artists. 
The Opera "Carmen" had its opening night October 8th. and was playing until October 14th.Thomas Stanghelle were singing in the solo-choir in the opera, performed at Olavshallen in Trondheim. The opera was sold out every night, and recieved great reviewes. Click here to see pictures. 
Norway Times wrote about Thomas Stanghelle, the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"©, and the 50-year anniversary of Sunnaas
Rehabilitation Hospital.Click here to read the article (in US-English) 
September 29th. a VG-reader wrote in VG about that handicapped should be treated with respect, and mentioned the concert at Sunnaas as an excample.
Odd Borgestrand, Lorines, Jing, Kim Rand Hendriksen and
Ole Rand Hendriksen were taking a lot of great pictures September 13th.The Royal visit and glimpse from the opera-musical itself is just a click away. Enjoy the three pages with pictures! Reviews of the opera-musical, and the celebration were in many newspapers. Click on the links to read articles and reviews.
All tickets to the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© September 13th. were sold out! Read the program for the opera-musical, with pictures. operaprogram.pdf (464 kb) Read more about this special event! You can also read about the event at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospitals web pages. NRK 1 - Dagsrevyen, TV2-nyhetene, TVNorge nyhetene, NRK1 Østlandssendingen and Follo TV were all covering Sunnaas Rehabilitations Hospital 50-year anniversary, and the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"©. Newspapers also wrote about the event: 
VGAftenposten Agderposten and Dagsavisen, Akershus Amstidende and Her og nå Thomas Stanghelle and Mark Wang was interveiwed on the radio Sunday September 19th. The show on NRK P2 is called "Søndagsavisen", and the host was Hans Wilhelm Steinfeld. They also played recordings from the opera-musical premiere September 13th. on the show. 
The opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© with music and libretto by Thomas Stanghelle, was performed at Sunnaas Sykehus (Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital),
at the hospital's 50-year anniversary September 13th.Guest stars: Morten Harket, Stephen Ackles and Johann Olav Koss (Olympic Champion). At this concert there was also a TV-production of the opera-musical. Read more about this special event! 
Aftenposten wrote an article about the celebration of Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospitals 50 year anniversary, and about the program during the celebration.TV2 also wrote about the celebration, and about the opera-musical Sunday September 12th. Read about it here 
Akershus Amstidende wrote an article about the celebration of Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, and the upcoming opera-musical.Dagbladet wrote about the opera-musical Friday September 10th. Read the web-article Recordings from the opera-musical rehersals were broadcasted on NRK P1 - Nitimen September 8th. 
Aftenposten wrote an article September 6th. about the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© and about Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, and the 50-year anniversary September 13th.Click on the picture to read the article. 
Innherreds Folkeblad Verdalingen wrote an article August 26th. about the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© and one of the performing artists, Kjetil Støa.The newspaper writes about Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, and the 50-year anniversary September 13th. Click on the picture to read the article. 
Trønder Avisa wrote an newspaper and web-article August 28th. about the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© and one of the
performing artists, Kjetil Støa who is playing the role as Ketil Moe in the opera-musical.Click here to read the web-article. 
Akershus Amstidende wrote an web-article and newspaper-article August 16th. about the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"© and the
friendship between Ketil Moe, Mark Wang and Thomas Stanghelle.Click here to read the web-article. 
Thomas Stanghelle is training his classical tenor voice.During the "olavfestdagene" in Trondheim from July 29th. until August 5th. Thomas Stanghelle had the pleasure of training in a masterclass with voice professor Susanna Eken. Read more More about Thomas Stanghelles voice training Thomas Stanghelle performed July 25th. at a private concert in the south of Norway. Morten Harket was also one of the performing artists this evening. 
The album "3 generations" was released at the summerconcerts at "Sørlandet".The 3 generations are: Mezzo-soprano Mathilde Marker - Thomas Stanghelles grandmother. Mezzo-soprano Turid Stanghelle - Thomas Stanghelles mother. Tenor Thomas Stanghelle. The CD contains songs recorded from 1963 until 2004, solos, duets and trios. The CD is now available in The Shop. 
The summerconcerts in the south of Norway was a success.4 concerts in 4 evenings from July 14th. until July 18th. Thomas Stanghelle performed with Stephen Ackles, Turid Stanghelle, Natasja and Alexander Rybak. At one of the concerts Mathilde Marker also performed with Turid and Thomas Stanghelle - 3 generations. See pictures from the summerconcerts. People from the audience at the concerts in the south of Norway wrote to the newspapers about what they had experienced. July 22nd. in Fædrelandsvennen and July 24th. in Agderposten. Click here to read both letters. VG wrote about the upcoming premiere of Thomas Stanghelles opera-musical at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, and the fact that Morten Harket and Johann Olav Koss also will perform in this opera-musical. Click here to read... July 20th. Lillesands-Posten wrote an article about the concert in Lillesand Church. Click here to read it. July 19th. Farsunds Avis wrote an article about the concert in Lyngdal Church. Click here to read it. 
Fædrelandsvennen wrote an web-article July 18th. about the summerconcerts and the friendship Thomas Stanghelle and Ketil Moe had before Ketil died.Click here to read the web-article. The next day there was another article in Fædrelandsvennen Click here to read that web-article. 
July 15th. Farsunds Avis wrote an article about the summerconcert in Lyngdal.Click here to read the Front Page. Click here to read the article. July 14th. Fædrelandsvennen wrote about the upcoming summerconcerts on their cultural pages. Click here to read it. 
July 13th. Lillesands-Posten wrote an article about the summerconcerts in the south of Norway, and the new album "3 generasjoner".Click here to read the Front Page. Click here to read the article. 
July 12th. Agderposten wrote an article about the summerconcerts.They also wrote about the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night"©. July 8th. Agderposten wrote about the upcoming summerconcerts. Click here to read it. A book called "bike for peace" contains a chapter about Thomas Stanghelle called "Thomas Stanghelle in three continents" The book is in Norwegian, and you can buy it from Tore Nærland (tore.naerland@brynealle.no). Finnmark Dagblad wrote an web-article June 26th. about Demi Feng and her cooperation with Thomas Stanghelle. Click here to read the web-article. 
Fædrelandsvennen wrote an article June 25th. about the opera-musical "Some sunny night" that will be performed in China, and about the Summerconcerts in the south of Norway that had some songs from the opera-musical.You can also read the web article. 
June 25th. Dagen wrote an article about Thomas Stanghelle and his opera-musical "Some sunny night" that will be coming to China.Read all about it in the article. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
VG wrote an article June 25th. about the 50-year celebration at Sunnaas Hospital, and the stars that are performing.It is also about the opera-musical "Some sunny night" that will have many guest performers at this celebration. 
Fædrelandsvennen wrote an article June 22nd. about the summerconcerts, and about the opera-musical "Some sunny night". Some songs from the opera was performed at the summerconcerts.
Summerconcerts at "Sørlandet" (southern part of Norway) was on Thomas Stanghelles schedule this summer. He performed with Stephen Ackles, Turid Stanghelle, Natasja and Alexander Rybak. Wedensday July 14th. 8 pm (20.00 hrs.) in Arendal, at "Bakgården" (Fagforeningens Hus). Thursday July 15th. in Kristiansand, at "Myren Gård". Friday July 16th. in Lyngdal, at "Lyngdal Kirke". Sunday July 18th. in Lillesand, at "Lillesand Kirke" 8pm (20.00 hrs). See the poster for the concerts (in Norwegian)
Thomas Stanghelle was on another trip to China June 7th.-14th. 2004.[Click here] to read more about the trip.
Thomas Stanghelle was on a trip to the USA May 19th.-24th. 2004.[Click here] to see pictures from the trip. [Click here] to read more about the trip. 
April 23rd. Akershus Amstidende wrote an article about Thomas Stanghelle and his recordings with the Chinese artist Xiao Yan.Read all about it in the article. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
April 3rd. Farsunds Avis wrote an article about Thomas Stanghelle and his trip to China.Read all about it in the article. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
March 22nd. Dagen wrote an article about Thomas Stanghelle and his trip to China.Read all about it in the article. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) Thomas Stanghelle performed at Nesodden Kirke at a Easter Concert March 21st. This was the day after he returned from his trip to China. 
March 19th. Agderposten wrote an article about Thomas Stanghelle and his trip to China.Thomas Stanghelle is promoting his mini-opera "Den gode viljen" in China, and his goal is to see it performed in Beijing. Read all about it in the article. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
March 11th. Daniel Bohr visited Sunnaas Sykehus. He is going to direct the opera-musical "Some Sunny Night" (Den gode viljen) that is being
performed at Sunnaas Sykehus 50-year celebration September 14th.Daniel Bohr met with Mark Wang and Thomas Stanghelle to make plans for the performance in September. (If you click the pictures, they will open in a new browser window) Photos: © Song Records Ltd The Swedish media has written about Thomas Stanghelle and his succsess in China: Borlänge Tidning Falu Kuriren Södre Dalarnes Tidning
Thomas Stanghelle was on a trip to Beijing (in China) from March 13th. until March 20th.
The TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" is often in Chinese media.Here you have three links to pages about the TV-series: [ Link 1 ] [ Link 2 ] [ Link 3 ] Saturday February 14th. Thomas Stanghelle performed at "Fredly Folkehøgskole" outside Trondheim. 
Thomas Stanghelle performed at the "Sofienberg kirke" (Sofienberg Church) Sunday February 8th. - 6.00 pm (18.00 hrs)The concert was arranged by The Amnesty International. 
Fædrelandsvennen wrote an article January 27th. about the mini-opera "Den gode viljen" (the Norwegian version of "Some Sunny Night") that Thomas Stanghelle made.The article was also published on the web. Both articles are in Norwegian. [Read the WEB-article here] 
Thomas Stanghelle performed at The Cato Center at Son in Norway Thursday January 22nd."A Russian evening" was arranged to support an Amnesty International priority case, Aleksej Mikhejev in Russia. Hans Wilhelm Steinfeld was one of the known people behind this arrangement. [See pictures] from from "A Russian evening". [Read article] from Østlandets Blad. [Read a bit] of the article in Moss Avis.
Thomas Stanghelle was on a tour in China.He went to China December 27th. and returned January 4th. [Click here] to see pictures and to read a report from the tour. 
On New Years eve the single "Perfect Harmony" was released for sale.It is a duet with tenor Thomas Stanghelle and mezzosoprano Turid Stanghelle. The music and lyrics for the song "Perfect Harmony" is made by Thomas Stanghelle. The Single also contains the well known duet "The Prayer". You can buy this single now in "The Shop".
Thomas Stanghelle has often been featured in Chinese media in 2003.Here is an article and two pictures from another article. From two Chinese newspapers.[ See the articles ]
The newspaper "Vårt Land" wrote an article about Thomas S.It is a profile interview with all about the release in China, but also about his studies and his life. The article is in Norwegian.[ Read the article ] 
December 22nd. Akershus Amstidende wrote about the Christmas Concert in "Alværn Misjonskirke".The article is in Norwegian. [ Read the article ] 
Thomas S performed at two Christmas-concerts December 21st.First performance was at Sunaas Sykehus (hospital outside Oslo), and later at Alværn Menighetshus, outside Oslo (Nesodden). He performed with Stephen Ackles, Turid Stanghelle (mezzo soprano), Igor & Alexander Rybak (violin) and Natasja Rybak (piano). Never before has Alværn Misjonskirke been filled up with more people, more than 300! Click to see pictures 
The magazine "Aktuelt Spania" wrote an article on one of the concerts Thomas S performed at in Spain.The article is in Norwegian.[ Read the article ] 
December 15th. Akershus Amstidende wrote about the Christmas Concert in "Skoklefall Kirke".The article is in Norwegian. [ Read the article ] Thomas S performed Saturday December 13th. at a Christmas Concert in "Skoklefall Kirke" at Nesodden, near Oslo. Nordre Nesodden Skolekorps also played. The conductor of the Orchestra, Sveinung Landsverk, recieved a Cultural Prize at this event. He has arranged an exclusive new orchestra-version of "Angel of life", which was performed with Thomas S. Follo-TV were filming at the concert.
Thomas S toured Spain from November 25th. until he returned to Norway December 3rd.See pictures. 
Thomas S and Mark Wang performed at Lundheim Folkehøgskole Monday November 24th.See pictures. The school has a newspage Click to read. Look for the headline "Konserter" 
November 21st. Akershus Amstidende wrote about CCTV1 that was filming mezzosoprano Turid Stanghelle.Mark Wang and Turid Stanghelle visited a school when the newspaper made this article. Turid Stanghelle teached the kids songs from different countries, including China. Read the article (in Norwegian) 
Thomas S performed Thursday November 20th at Soria Moria, the
headquarter of Norwegian Doctors Association.He did also sing a duet with mezzo-soprano Turid Stanghelle. The Consert was filmed by CCTV1 from China. Click to see pictures 
The Chinese TV-channel CCTV1 came to Norway November 19th.They filmed mezzo-soprano Turid Stanghelle and Thomas S, at the concert November 20th. and the recording of a new duet in the studio. 
Monday November 10th. Akershus Amstidende wrote about the concert at the 20 year jubilee for the "Rudolf Steinerskolen"Click here to read the article (in Norwegian) (Large image) 
Thomas S performed Friday, November 7th. and Saturday November 8th. at the 20 year jubilee for the "Rudolf Steinerskolen" at Nesodden, Outside Oslo. Click here to see two pictures, and the program. 
Thomas S performed at two Church Concerts.saturday November 1st. and Sunday November 2nd. at "Vår Frue Kirke" in Trondheim. 
October 13.th Akershus Amstidene wrote about the "Cultural Evening" at Alværn Misjonskirke.You can Click Here to read the article. (in Norwegian). 
Monday October 13th. (7 pm) Thomas S performed at a official government reception at Parkveien 45 in Oslo.Many of the visitors at this reception were from China. Mark Wang also talked about the story of his life. Click here to see pictures. 
Thomas S performed at an arrangement called "A Cultural Evening"
hosted by the Norwegian Health Minister Dagfinn Høybråten,
Sunday October 12th at Alværn Misjonskirke, outside Oslo.There was also a presentation of the Tv-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" by Mark Wang, and he talked about his experiences in Norway and China. Journalist Odd Borgestrand also talked about his experiences in China. Click here to see pictures. 
October 10.th Akershus Amstidene wrote about the "Cultural Evening" that was going to take place at Alværn Misjonskirke two days later.The article opens in a new window when you click it. You can Click Here to read the article. (in Norwegian). 
Thomas S is constantly training his classical tenor voice.He is a student at The Music Conservatory in Trondheim, and is coached by Anne-Lise Berntsen. Read more about the voice training 
Saturday October 4th. Thomas S performed at the "Opera Café". The "Trønderopera" arranged this event. After the performance, Thomas S was invited to perform at the "NidarosKongressen", October 20th. 
Thomas S new album "Angel of life", will soon be advertised on P4,
the largest commercial radio-station in Norway.If you want to buy the album, you can ask for it in your local record-store, or you can order it here. 
A record-company in Taiwan has now bought the exclusive rights to distribute Thomas S' new CD "Angel of life" within Taiwan.
Thomas S performed at Skogn Folkehøgskole outside Trondheim Friday 26/9.He told about his projects in China and Madagascar, and performed music from his two solo-albums. According to the response from the students, the performance was a great success! Thomas S is already asked to come back for more live - shows. See pictures from his visit Thomas S is "in the news" on the homepage of the Embassy of Norway in China and also on the homepage of Ministry of foreign affairs in Norway Odd Borgestrand, a known figure from the Press in Norway was in China at the press-release of "Hold up the blue sky of life" He made 3 news-stories about this press release (in Norwegian). Now the news-stories are available in the video section here at thom.no 
See the intro of "Hold up the blue sky of life" .The intro is from the Chinese DVD, and they use track 8 from the CD "Angel of life" as music for the intro. You can see Her Majesty Queen Sonja, Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, the main actors in the film, Mark Wang, Thomas S, Ketil Moe and many others... 
Aftenposten wrote an article September 9th. about Thomas S, and his album "Angel of life" that is the themesong for one of the largest TV-productions in China.About 800-million people can watch this Tv-series called "Hold up the blue sky of life". If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) This article is also published on the newspapers homepage, click here to see it. (in Norwegian) 
Thomas S has released the album "Angel of life", the soundtrack for the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" about
Mark Jiapeng Wang
Look at the Chinese Lyrics for the song "Angel of life" 
September 3.rd. Birkenes Avisa wrote an article about Thomas S, his friend Mark Wang and Demi Feng.Mark wang was a student at "Birkeland Folkehøgskole", and now Birkeland, Mark Wang, Demi Feng and Thomas S are viewed by millions of Chinese people. Parts of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" may be shown on Norwegian television, so "stay tuned" said Mark Wang in the interview. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
September 1.st. Agderposten wrote an article about the "Johann Olav Koss & Ketil Moe's Exercise-run"Read all about it! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
August 30th. Dagen wrote an article about the release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life"and about Thomas S visiting and performing in China. Thomas S made the front page of the newspaper, and the story covered 3 pages inside it! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) You can also read a short version of the article on the internet if you click here (in Norwegian) Thomas S performed at Dyreparken (zoo) in Kristiansand at "Johann Olav Koss & Ketil Moe's Exercise-run" August 30th. 
He performed with a female Chinese artist called Demi Feng.At this event he also performed with the Norwegian Crown Princess Mette Marit, A-ha vocalist Morten Harket, and several other artists. There was a lot of media-coverage from the run and the show. Click to see more pictures from this event Photo: Jon Anders Stanghelle 
August 29th. Akreshus Amstidene wrote an article about Thomas S visiting and performing in China.Thomas S was on the front page of the newspaper, and the story covered 2 pages inside it! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
August 28th. Thomas S, Mark Wang and Demi Feng was interviewed on NRK radio, Sørlandssendingen.They also performed live in the studio. If you click the picture, a larger picture will open i a new window 
Drammens Tidene wrote an article August 28th. about the big distribution-contract for Thomas S new album "Angel of life" in China.Not many Norwegian artists get their music distributed to so many people in China. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian)
The largest official newspaper in China, "China Daily", wrote about the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" August 27th. and about Thomas S that created the theme song for the series. You can read about it on the newspapers homepage. click HERE to see it. 
August 27th. Thomas S and Mark Wang was interviewed on Drammen TV.They talked about the big release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" about Mark Wangs life. They also talked about the themesong for the TV-series, that is made and performed by Thomas S. If you click the picture, a larger picture will open i a new window 
August 25th. Thomas S, Mark Wang and Demi Feng was interviewed on the largest radiostation in Norway, P1.They also performed live in the studio. If you click the picture, a larger picture will open i a new window 
August 20th. Firda wrote an article about the release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life".If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
August 20th. Agderposten wrote about Mark Wang and Thomas S who is upholding the visions of Ketil Moe for handicapped in ChinaKetil fought for a meaningful life with sports for the handicapped in China, and Mark Wang from China will keep fighting for sports for the handicapped in China. The TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" that is broadcasted in China, brings the story of a handicapped Mark Wang, and his fight for a valueable life. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian)
A small collection of links to homepages in China with pictures and stories about "Hold up the blue sky of life" and Thomas S:
The release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" and the soundtrack "Angel of life" made the headlines in "Beijing Stardaily" August 18th..click to see pictures from the article
Thomas S went to China August 16th. to perform at the press release of the TV-film "Hold up the blue sky of life" August 19th.More than 175 representatives from the press from several countries were at this press release at the CCTV China Media Press Center in Beijing. Thomas S made the theme song for the tv-film "Angel of life", and is releasing a new cd now with the same title. The CD "Angel of life" contains the soundtrack for the TV-series. Thomas S will also promote his new album on this trip to China, and returned to Norway August 23rd. Read more about his trip to China See pictures from the trip to China August 15th. there was a story about Thomas S going to China on "Dagsrevyen", the most viewed newsprogram on Norwegian TV. No other Norwegian artist has ever gotten a better distribution agreement in China than Thomas S... His upcoming album "Angel of life" will be available for 80% of the population in China. 
Thomas S went from Oslo to Madagascar monday August 4th.He started touring Madagascar August 5th., and was supposed to be on tour until August 20th. Because of a big release trip to China he had to end the tour August 12th. Click here to see where in Madagascar Thomas S went on tour. Click here to see a few pictures from the Madagascar tour. Thomas S is constantly training his classical tenor voice. Having a part in his first operette "Mikado", Masterclasses with Håkan Hagegård and Susanna Eken, and voice training with Anne-Lise Berntsen. Read more about the training this last year here 
July 28th. Farsunds Avis wrote an article about the concert in Lyngdal Church July 25th.The church was filled up, and the artists recieved a great review from the journalist! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) Lyngdal Radio had a long story and many clips from the concert on the air as well. Thomas S performed in the Lyngdal Church (Norway) at July 25th. 7.30 pm (19.30 hrs) He was interviewed earlier the same day on Lyngdal Radio. They played several songs from the album "Colony" on the radio after the interview. Thomas S performed at the church concert with Stephen Ackles. 
Other performing artists this evening was:Mezzo-Soprano Turid Stanghelle Alexander Rybak on violin Natasja Rybak on piano Click this picture to see a few from the concert... 
July 23rd. Farsunds Avis wrote an article on the concert that was going to take place in Lyngdal Church July 25th.If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
July 14th. Akershus Amstidene wrote an article on Thomas S and his travel-plans for the summer and the fall. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
July 2003Thomas S is practicing the piano. Preparing for a busy summer with many concerts. 
July 3rd. Thomas S was in a meeting with Daniel Bohr (to the left in the picture) and Christian Lange
(to the right in the picture) to plan future co-operation.Daniel Bohr and Christian Lange were the directors of musicals like "Oliver", "Sound of Music", "Gummi Tarzan" and "Bugsy Malone" here in Norway. Thomas S performed in all of these musicals. Thomas is now back in studio to finish the recordings of a new album.Some of the music has been recorded in Beijing, and some in Oslo... Stay tuned for more news about this new album! Thomas S was performing at Sunaas Sykehus outside Oslo on the Norwegian national day (May 17.th).  Week 14 (31/3-6/4) there was a Chinese culture festival in Paris.At this festival they were showing the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life", and also played the film-music made by Thomas S. Thomas S performed April 3rd at "Beitohallen". Mark Wang was there to tell from his life, and there was shown clips from the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life". 
Wedensday February 19th. Aftenposten wrote about the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life"The headline is about all the free advertising Norway will get in China because of this TV-series. Click >here< to see a picture of the article... and... CLICK here to read the web-version of the article. Thomas S was in Beijing in January to plan a new CD-release, and concerts around China. The song "Angel of life" is used as
the themesong in the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" (20 episodes). The series is about the handicapped Mark Wangs
life, after surviving a planecrash.The TV-series will be broadcasted all over China later this year on CCTV See a few pictures from the TV-series: 
 See the music video for the song "Angel of life"
Saturday January 4th Thomas S was awarded 2nd place on Norsktoppen HITS for 2002. The song "Angel of life" won first place 4 weeks in a row, and was on the hitlist for 10 weeks. (there is a maximum of 10 weeks on the hitlist) Thomas S had a trip to China in January to prepare for the realease of a CD there,
and concerts around China.
"Angel of life" is the themesong of a documentary program about Mark Wang on NRK. The documentary was shown Saturday November 2nd. at 22:00 hrs on NRK1. The program was also on NRK2 Friday Nov. 8th at 23:00 hrs. Every year NRK is arranging a fundraiser called "TV-aksjonen", and at this years TV-show Thomas S was one of the many TOP performers that participated. Mark Wang was one of the interviewed guests. The show was on NRK at Sunday October 20th. Friday September 27th. Thomas S performed at a "CHINA - US - NORWAY seminar in rehabilitation" at Sunaas Sykehus, just outside Oslo. There was an interwiev with Mark Wang, and a pre presentation of the TV-series from CCTV and NRK. Many prominent guests came, among them the Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, and of USA. Norsktoppen is a hitlist in Norway. Thomas S got the first place the first 4 weeks, second place the next 4 weeks, a fourth place last week, and a third place this final week (there is a maximum of 10 weeks on the hitlist). He entered the hitlist Saturday August 3rd, as a challenger, and won the first place! Thomas S is number 3 with the song "Angel of life" NEW pictures from the one day with two concerts: Saturday 31/8-02 CLICK HERE to see the pictures! Thomas Stanghelle is now also in Chinese newspapers with Mark WangTake a look at the article NOW! Monday September 2nd. Fædrelandsvennen wrote about the "Johan Olav Koss & Ketil Moe's Mosjonsløp", and the participation of Mark Wang and Thomas S. Click >here< to see a picture of the article... and... CLICK here to read the web-version of the article. Saturday August 31st. was a busy day for Thomas S with two performances many miles apart. He performed at the "Johan Olav Koss & Ketil Moe's Mosjonsløp" in "Kristiansand Dyrepark" (12:00 hrs.), and at "Hamarmart'n" in the evening Thomas S performed live August 26th. on a program called "God Morgen Norge" at TV2. "Angel of life" was the song, and he was also interviewed about this song, Norsktoppen and China. Thursday August 22nd. VG wrote about the Chinese TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life". Read the web version of the story >HERE< The song "Angel of life" is now used on CCTV to promote the series
"Hold up the blue sky of life" in China.
Thomas Stanghelle was featured in Akershus Amstidene August 6th. because of his no. 1 song at Norsktoppen: "Angel of life" Read the article NOW! Thomas Stanghelle was also in Farsunds Avis August 6th. because of his no. 1 song at Norsktoppen: "Angel of life" Read the website-article in Norwegian! See the picture, and article from the newspaper >here< Music from the CD Colony will be used in the making of a documantary on NRK about Mark Wangs life. The producer of the documentary is Odd Borgestrand, and according to him it will be sent on NRK this fall. Thomas S is now on the Playlist, and A-list of several local radiostations... Tune in and listen to your local radiostation!
Thomas S was on P1 and P4 (radio), being interviewed and performing live on radio. On P1 Wedensday July 24th 19:03, on a program called "Kveldsåpent" Silje Stang interviewed him on P4 on Thursday July 25th If you want to hear the single "Angel of life" on the radio, you can now call your station/your favourite show and ask for "Angel of life" with Thomas S. Click here to get some contact information to the largest radiostations in Norway. You can help Thomas S to get on the air with this single!
Thomas Stanghelle was featured in Farsunds Avis, July 12th. Read the article here! You can read a short critics review at the following site: www.musikkloftet.no Click yourself to "SLADDER"... Thomas S is performing in the south of Norway this weekend! Friday July 12th. in LYNGDAL Saturday July 13th. in FARSUND/SPIND Article in Aftenposten, one of the largest newspapers in Norway - July 9th. Read a summary of the article! The article was also published in Oslo Puls. 3 extra pictures from the release concert! See them here! Thomas Stanghelle was featured in Akershus Amstidene, June 26th. Read the article here! Thomas was back again on the radio, 18/6 P4 interviewed him about the big release of the series "Hold up the blue sky of life" in China. They also played "Angel of life" and "Blues for a fool". Pictures from the release concert! See them here! New album - released 13/6-2002
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Tuesday 11/6 was a busy day on the Radio for Thomas S - talking about his theme song "Angel of life" on 2 different shows... On NRK P1 (Nitimen) and NRK PETRE (Kaliber). The largest TV-channel in China CCTV is going to use a
song (Angel of life) from the album Colony as the
theme song for a new TV-series about handicapped Mark Wangs life.8 episodes were filmed here in Norway, and CCTV was filming at the release concert 13/6. [ 2012 ] [ 2011 ] [ 2010 ] [ 2009 ] [ 2008 ] [ 2007 ] [ 2006 ] [ Older news ] |
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