André Bongard

André Bongard is a University Lecturer at the Norwegian Academy of Music specializing in piano, accompaniment, guitar, and accordion within the Piano department, focusing on utility piano performance and pedagogy.

He completed both undergraduate and graduate studies at the Norwegian Academy of Music (2003-2005) under Professor Jens Harald Bratlie and Sverre Indris Joner, specializing in classical performance with emphasis on Piazzolla, Argentine tango, and jazz.

Bongard maintains an active performance career across multiple genres, with particular expertise in fusing classical techniques with Argentine tango idioms. His artistic practice bridges traditional classical training with improvisational jazz elements and authentic tango expression, demonstrated through extensive national touring.

His significant artistic contributions have been recognized with:

• Indre Østfold Culture Prize (2024)

Bongard toured nationally from 2009-2014 with Rikskonsertene's production "From Buenos Aires to Rio," showcasing his cross-genre versatility. No information is available regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.