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The newspaper "Vårt Land" wrote an article about Thomas S.It is a profile interview with all about the release in China, but also about his studies and his life. The article is in Norwegian.[ Read the article ] 
December 22nd. Akershus Amstidende wrote about the Christmas Concert in "Alværn Misjonskirke".The article is in Norwegian. [ Read the article ] 
Thomas S performed at two Christmas-concerts December 21st.First performance was at Sunaas Sykehus (hospital outside Oslo), and later at Alværn Menighetshus, outside Oslo (Nesodden). He performed with Stephen Ackles, Turid Stanghelle (mezzo soprano), Igor & Alexander Rybak (violin) and Natasja Rybak (piano). Never before has Alværn Misjonskirke been filled up with more people, more than 300! Click to see pictures 
The magazine "Aktuelt Spania" wrote an article on one of the concerts Thomas S performed at in Spain.The article is in Norwegian.[ Read the article ] 
December 15th. Akershus Amstidende wrote about the Christmas Concert in "Skoklefall Kirke".The article is in Norwegian. [ Read the article ] Thomas S performed Saturday December 13th. at a Christmas Concert in "Skoklefall Kirke" at Nesodden, near Oslo. Nordre Nesodden Skolekorps also played. The conductor of the Orchestra, Sveinung Landsverk, recieved a Cultural Prize at this event. He has arranged an exclusive new orchestra-version of "Angel of life", which was performed with Thomas S. Follo-TV were filming at the concert.
Thomas S toured Spain from November 25th. until he returned to Norway December 3rd.See pictures. 
Thomas S and Mark Wang performed at Lundheim Folkehøgskole Monday November 24th.See pictures. The school has a newspage Click to read. Look for the headline "Konserter" 
November 21st. Akershus Amstidende wrote about CCTV1 that was filming mezzosoprano Turid Stanghelle.Mark Wang and Turid Stanghelle visited a school when the newspaper made this article. Turid Stanghelle teached the kids songs from different countries, including China. Read the article (in Norwegian) 
Thomas S performed Thursday November 20th at Soria Moria, the
headquarter of Norwegian Doctors Association.He did also sing a duet with mezzo-soprano Turid Stanghelle. The Consert was filmed by CCTV1 from China. Click to see pictures 
The Chinese TV-channel CCTV1 came to Norway November 19th.They filmed mezzo-soprano Turid Stanghelle and Thomas S, at the concert November 20th. and the recording of a new duet in the studio. 
Monday November 10th. Akershus Amstidende wrote about the concert at the 20 year jubilee for the "Rudolf Steinerskolen"Click here to read the article (in Norwegian) (Large image) 
Thomas S performed Friday, November 7th. and Saturday November 8th. at the 20 year jubilee for the "Rudolf Steinerskolen" at Nesodden, Outside Oslo. Click here to see two pictures, and the program. 
Thomas S performed at two Church Concerts.saturday November 1st. and Sunday November 2nd. at "Vår Frue Kirke" in Trondheim. 
October 13.th Akershus Amstidene wrote about the "Cultural Evening" at Alværn Misjonskirke.You can Click Here to read the article. (in Norwegian). 
Monday October 13th. (7 pm) Thomas S performed at a official government reception at Parkveien 45 in Oslo.Many of the visitors at this reception were from China. Mark Wang also talked about the story of his life. Click here to see pictures. 
Thomas S performed at an arrangement called "A Cultural Evening"
hosted by the Norwegian Health Minister Dagfinn Høybråten,
Sunday October 12th at Alværn Misjonskirke, outside Oslo.There was also a presentation of the Tv-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" by Mark Wang, and he talked about his experiences in Norway and China. Journalist Odd Borgestrand also talked about his experiences in China. Click here to see pictures. 
October 10.th Akershus Amstidene wrote about the "Cultural Evening" that was going to take place at Alværn Misjonskirke two days later.The article opens in a new window when you click it. You can Click Here to read the article. (in Norwegian). 
Thomas S is constantly training his classical tenor voice.He is a student at The Music Conservatory in Trondheim, and is coached by Anne-Lise Berntsen. Read more about the voice training 
Saturday October 4th. Thomas S performed at the "Opera Café". The "Trønderopera" arranged this event. After the performance, Thomas S was invited to perform at the "NidarosKongressen", October 20th. 
Thomas S new album "Angel of life", will soon be advertised on P4,
the largest commercial radio-station in Norway.If you want to buy the album, you can ask for it in your local record-store, or you can order it here. 
A record-company in Taiwan has now bought the exclusive rights to distribute Thomas S' new CD "Angel of life" within Taiwan.
Thomas S performed at Skogn Folkehøgskole outside Trondheim Friday 26/9.He told about his projects in China and Madagascar, and performed music from his two solo-albums. According to the response from the students, the performance was a great success! Thomas S is already asked to come back for more live - shows. See pictures from his visit Thomas S is "in the news" on the homepage of the Embassy of Norway in China and also on the homepage of Ministry of foreign affairs in Norway Odd Borgestrand, a known figure from the Press in Norway was in China at the press-release of "Hold up the blue sky of life" He made 3 news-stories about this press release (in Norwegian). Now the news-stories are available in the video section here at thom.no 
See the intro of "Hold up the blue sky of life" .The intro is from the Chinese DVD, and they use track 8 from the CD "Angel of life" as music for the intro. You can see Her Majesty Queen Sonja, Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, the main actors in the film, Mark Wang, Thomas S, Ketil Moe and many others... 
Aftenposten wrote an article September 9th. about Thomas S, and his album "Angel of life" that is the themesong for one of the largest TV-productions in China.About 800-million people can watch this Tv-series called "Hold up the blue sky of life". If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) This article is also published on the newspapers homepage, click here to see it. (in Norwegian) 
Thomas S has released the album "Angel of life", the soundtrack for the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" about
Mark Jiapeng Wang
Look at the Chinese Lyrics for the song "Angel of life" 
September 3.rd. Birkenes Avisa wrote an article about Thomas S, his friend Mark Wang and Demi Feng.Mark wang was a student at "Birkeland Folkehøgskole", and now Birkeland, Mark Wang, Demi Feng and Thomas S are viewed by millions of Chinese people. Parts of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" may be shown on Norwegian television, so "stay tuned" said Mark Wang in the interview. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
September 1.st. Agderposten wrote an article about the "Johann Olav Koss & Ketil Moe's Exercise-run"Read all about it! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
August 30th. Dagen wrote an article about the release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life"and about Thomas S visiting and performing in China. Thomas S made the front page of the newspaper, and the story covered 3 pages inside it! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) You can also read a short version of the article on the internet if you click here (in Norwegian) Thomas S performed at Dyreparken (zoo) in Kristiansand at "Johann Olav Koss & Ketil Moe's Exercise-run" August 30th. 
He performed with a female Chinese artist called Demi Feng.At this event he also performed with the Norwegian Crown Princess Mette Marit, A-ha vocalist Morten Harket, and several other artists. There was a lot of media-coverage from the run and the show. Click to see more pictures from this event Photo: Jon Anders Stanghelle 
August 29th. Akreshus Amstidene wrote an article about Thomas S visiting and performing in China.Thomas S was on the front page of the newspaper, and the story covered 2 pages inside it! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
August 28th. Thomas S, Mark Wang and Demi Feng was interviewed on NRK radio, Sørlandssendingen.They also performed live in the studio. If you click the picture, a larger picture will open i a new window 
Drammens Tidene wrote an article August 28th. about the big distribution-contract for Thomas S new album "Angel of life" in China.Not many Norwegian artists get their music distributed to so many people in China. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
The largest official newspaper in China, "China Daily", wrote about the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" August 27th. and about Thomas S that created the theme song for the series. You can read about it on the newspapers homepage. click HERE to see it. 
August 27th. Thomas S and Mark Wang was interviewed on Drammen TV.They talked about the big release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" about Mark Wangs life. They also talked about the themesong for the TV-series, that is made and performed by Thomas S. If you click the picture, a larger picture will open i a new window 
August 25th. Thomas S, Mark Wang and Demi Feng was interviewed on the largest radiostation in Norway, P1.They also performed live in the studio. If you click the picture, a larger picture will open i a new window 
August 20th. Firda wrote an article about the release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life".If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
August 20th. Agderposten wrote about Mark Wang and Thomas S who is upholding the visions of Ketil Moe for handicapped in ChinaKetil fought for a meaningful life with sports for the handicapped in China, and Mark Wang from China will keep fighting for sports for the handicapped in China. The TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" that is broadcasted in China, brings the story of a handicapped Mark Wang, and his fight for a valueable life. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian)
A small collection of links to homepages in China with pictures and stories about "Hold up the blue sky of life" and Thomas S:
The release of the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" and the soundtrack "Angel of life" made the headlines in "Beijing Stardaily" August 18th..click to see pictures from the article
Thomas S went to China August 16th. to perform at the press release of the TV-film "Hold up the blue sky of life" August 19th.More than 175 representatives from the press from several countries were at this press release at the CCTV China Media Press Center in Beijing. Thomas S made the theme song for the tv-film "Angel of life", and is releasing a new cd now with the same title. The CD "Angel of life" contains the soundtrack for the TV-series. Thomas S will also promote his new album on this trip to China, and returned to Norway August 23rd. Read more about his trip to China See pictures from the trip to China August 15th. there was a story about Thomas S going to China on "Dagsrevyen", the most viewed newsprogram on Norwegian TV. No other Norwegian artist has ever gotten a better distribution agreement in China than Thomas S... His upcoming album "Angel of life" will be available for 80% of the population in China. 
Thomas S went from Oslo to Madagascar monday August 4th.He started touring Madagascar August 5th., and was supposed to be on tour until August 20th. Because of a big release trip to China he had to end the tour August 12th. Click here to see where in Madagascar Thomas S went on tour. Click here to see a few pictures from the Madagascar tour. Thomas S is constantly training his classical tenor voice. Having a part in his first operette "Mikado", Masterclasses with Håkan Hagegård and Susanna Eken, and voice training with Anne-Lise Berntsen. Read more about the training this last year here 
July 28th. Farsunds Avis wrote an article about the concert in Lyngdal Church July 25th.The church was filled up, and the artists recieved a great review from the journalist! If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) Lyngdal Radio had a long story and many clips from the concert on the air as well. Thomas S performed in the Lyngdal Church (Norway) at July 25th. 7.30 pm (19.30 hrs) He was interviewed earlier the same day on Lyngdal Radio. They played several songs from the album "Colony" on the radio after the interview. Thomas S performed at the church concert with Stephen Ackles. 
Other performing artists this evening was:Mezzo-Soprano Turid Stanghelle Alexander Rybak on violin Natasja Rybak on piano Click this picture to see a few from the concert... 
July 23rd. Farsunds Avis wrote an article on the concert that was going to take place in Lyngdal Church July 25th.If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
July 14th. Akershus Amstidene wrote an article on Thomas S and his travel-plans for the summer and the fall. If you click the picture you will see the article (in Norwegian) 
July 2003Thomas S is practicing the piano. Preparing for a busy summer with many concerts. 
July 3rd. Thomas S was in a meeting with Daniel Bohr (to the left in the picture) and Christian Lange
(to the right in the picture) to plan future co-operation.Daniel Bohr and Christian Lange were the directors of musicals like "Oliver", "Sound of Music", "Gummi Tarzan" and "Bugsy Malone" here in Norway. Thomas S performed in all of these musicals. Thomas is now back in studio to finish the recordings of a new album.Some of the music has been recorded in Beijing, and some in Oslo... Stay tuned for more news about this new album! Thomas S was performing at Sunaas Sykehus outside Oslo on the Norwegian national day (May 17.th).  Week 14 (31/3-6/4) there was a Chinese culture festival in Paris.At this festival they were showing the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life", and also played the film-music made by Thomas S. Thomas S performed April 3rd at "Beitohallen". Mark Wang was there to tell from his life, and there was shown clips from the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life". 
Wedensday February 19th. Aftenposten wrote about the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life"The headline is about all the free advertising Norway will get in China because of this TV-series. Click >here< to see a picture of the article... and... CLICK here to read the web-version of the article. Thomas S was in Beijing in January to plan a new CD-release, and concerts around China. The song "Angel of life" is used as
the themesong in the TV-series "Hold up the blue sky of life" (20 episodes). The series is about the handicapped Mark Wangs
life, after surviving a planecrash.The TV-series will be broadcasted all over China later this year on CCTV See a few pictures from the TV-series: 
 See the music video for the song "Angel of life"
Saturday January 4th Thomas S was awarded 2nd place on Norsktoppen HITS for 2002. The song "Angel of life" won first place 4 weeks in a row, and was on the hitlist for 10 weeks. (there is a maximum of 10 weeks on the hitlist) Thomas S had a trip to China in January to prepare for the realease of a CD there,
and concerts around China.
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