Henning Kristofer Kraggerud

Henning Kristofer Kraggerud (born 1973) is a Professor of violin and viola at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) in the Strings and Harp Department. He also serves as artistic director at the Arctic Philharmonic in Tromsø and holds the position of International Chair of Violin and Fellow at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester.

His research interests focus on violin and viola performance, creative approaches to music education, improvisation techniques, composition, and the societal role of art. Kraggerud advocates for holistic teaching methods that integrate improvisation and composition from the earliest stages of musical development, challenging traditional pedagogical approaches.

His publications reveal a consistent focus on meaningful artistic engagement, motivation strategies for musicians, and the integration of creativity into classical music education. He explores how improvisation can transform practice methods and performance approaches, with articles spanning practical technique to philosophical considerations of art's role in society.

• Spellemannprisen
• ECHO Award
• Sibelius Prize
• Ole Bull Prize
• Critics' Prize

Kraggerud has mentored numerous successful musicians including Vilde Frang, Eldbjørg Hemsing, and Eivind Ringstad. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student agency, creative exploration, and the development of personal artistic voice. He has developed innovative approaches to practice and performance that integrate storytelling, improvisation, and holistic development.