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Kim André Arnesen was born on November 28, 1980, in Trondheim, Norway.
He is a Norwegian composer. He is known for his choral compositions, both a cappella, accompanied by piano or organ, or large-scale works for chorus and orchestra. He was educated at the Music Conservatory in Trondheim, Norway. As a composer, he had his first performance in 1999 with Nidaros Cathedral Boys' Choir. Since then, he has written music that has been performed by several choirs all over the world. His first CD album, "Magnificat," was nominated for Grammy Awards 2016 in the Best Surround Sound Album category. His "Cradle Hymn" was a part of the regional Emmy Prize-winning show "Christmas in Norway." Arnesen is an elected member of the Norwegian Society of Composers.