The Nordstrand Music Competition is a soloist contest for young talents, including Norway‘s very promising performers of classical music. Video above of Mathias Rugsveen performing Vladislav Solotaryov’s “Rondo Capriccioso”.

Accordionist Mathias Rugsveen, winner of the 2019 competition is a student at Skullerud Ungdomsskole and has played the accordion since he was 5 years old. He has participated in a number of concerts and competitions in Norway and abroad.

In 2017 he was the laureat in competitions in Chelyabinsk, Rostov on Don and at Norwegian Talents in TV2. In Skien he received the Judges Award for the best presentation, regardless of age. In 2018 he won competitions in Fjordcadenza, Storefjell, Rostov on Don and Castelfidardo.