Always had a passion for language:
3 years at High School with emphasis on language studies (English, German, French).
German studies at the University in Volda, Norway.
1 year stay in Austria (German).
Several travels abroad using English and German.
5 years music education: Vocal training, language education, piano, choir conducting, history of music, music theory, stage practise.
25 years experience as a professional singer/musician/performimg artist - performing in Norwegian, English, German, Italian and Swedish.
Skills within stage performing, PR, verbal and musical communication.
Employed as General Manager in an idealistic/faith based organisation.
Employed at a nursery home in charge of activities and cultural input for the elderly and their families.
Employed as home nurse assistent; home based assistance and care.
Experienced vocal trainer and choir conducter.
Yoga and meditation practisioner.
Experienced vocal teacher and choir director.
Testemonial
from Vidar Å Johansen, M.Phil.. in German, Norwegian and comparative Religion.
My long years of association with Tor makes it easy for me to affirm his solid knowledge in Norwegian, English and German. His written and oral aptitude in all three languages elevates him from run of the mill translators.
I’ve observed Tor’s uncanny insight into the multifaceted properties of the aforementioned languages. He intuitively responds to the intrinsic rhythms of language.
Perhaps owning to his long exposure to classical music at a professional level, he cherishes the linguistic cadence a translator should possess. Hence his nuanced understudying of Norwegian, English and German is praiseworthy.