Maja Solveig Kjelstrup Ratkje, a remarkable and diverse composer and performer, came into the world on December 29th, 1973, in the charming city of Trondheim, Norway, a place known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.
As she grew and developed her passion for music, Maja went on to pursue her composition studies at the esteemed Norwegian State Academy of Music in Oslo, where she spent several years honing her craft and laying the foundations for a successful career.
It wasn't long before her talents began to gain international recognition, and her music started to make waves on the global scene, earning her a reputation as a masterful composer and performer.
Ratkje's creative endeavors have been the subject of numerous performances by an array of esteemed ensembles and orchestras, with a global reach that spans continents and borders. Among the notable organizations that have had the privilege of presenting her compositions are the esteemed Ensemble Intercontemporain, the innovative Klangforum Wien, the Oslo Sinfonietta, a renowned Norwegian orchestra, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, to name just a few.
Noted Norwegian composer, Maja Ratkje, has garnered an impressive array of accolades throughout her distinguished career, with her accomplishments including receipt of the esteemed International Rostrum of Composers in Paris, a recognition reserved for exceptional composers under the age of thirty.
Notable amongst Ratkje's impressive array of skills is her exceptional talent as a composer, complemented by her remarkable abilities as a singer/voice user and electronics performer and engineer. Frequently, she takes to the stage as a soloist or as part of esteemed groups such as SPUNK and BRAK RUG, showcasing her remarkable versatility. This adaptability has enabled her to collaborate with an impressively diverse range of artists and ensembles, including renowned orchestras like The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Ensemble Intercontemporain, and Klangforum Wien.
Notably, Ratkje has expanded her creative scope by making substantial contributions to a wide range of artistic mediums, extending far beyond the realm of music to encompass film, dance, theatre, and installations.
