Herresthal Harald

Harald Herresthal is a Norwegian academic and musician currently serving as a Full Professor of Church Music at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. He held positions as Assistant Professor of Music History at the same institution (1973) and Lecturer at the Music Conservatory of Oslo (1968). His scholarly work focuses on church music, organ performance, liturgy, and music history.

• Education:
  • cand.philol. in Musicology (University of Oslo, 1968)
  • Høyere kantor- og organisteksamen (Music Conservatory of Oslo, 1966)

Research Interests intersect with the historical and practical dimensions of church music, emphasizing organ performance and liturgical traditions. His work bridges theoretical analysis of music history with applied musicianship.

Honors & Awards:

• Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation (1998)
• The King's Order of Merit in Gold (2003)
• The Lindeman Prize (2003)
• Dr.h.c. from Universität der Künste, Berlin (2003)