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Aina Helgeland DAVIDSEN

Aina Helgeland DAVIDSEN - JLV Ligature ambassador for saxophone
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Aina HELGELAND DAVIDSEN JLV Ambassador saxophone

JLV AMBASSADOR

"A real pleasure to play"

When performing and choosing my ligature one of the most important elements for me is having a ligature I trust, that gives my reed a metal to vibrate to (to center my sound), without harming my beloved and expensive mouthpiece. I have tried such a huge variety of ligatures, and have finally found one of my favorites! It is goldplated, metal, with protection on the sides to support my mouthpiece and a beautiful touch – on the side/screw a purple Rhinestone (I choose the color myself). You need to be observant of the placing of the ligature, however, as soon as you find your rhythm there’s only enjoyment left. The sound is warm, and the ligature gives more opportunities to vary the sound when changing the amount of tightening of the screw. All in all, I am very satisfied with my JLV ligature so far, and am looking forward to the continuing journey with this product of quality. A perfect match - a gold-plated ligature for my gold-plated saxophone - just what I have been missing! - Aina Helgeland Davidsen, Classical Saxophonist (NO)

 

THE BIOGRAPHY OF AINA HELGELAND DAVIDSEN

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Aina Davidsen, saxophoniste norvégienne soliste, compositrice et pédagogue, mêle saxophone classique, électronique et bien-être des musiciens.

Lauréate de nombreux prix, elle est artiste Selmer Paris et ambassadrice JLV Sound.

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Aina Davidsen – Norwegian Saxophonist, Educator, and Engaged Artist

Aina Davidsen (born 1993) is a Norwegian classical saxophonist, renowned for her expressive musicality and her commitment to artistic innovation and musicians' health. She is an official Henri Selmer Paris artist (since 2020) and a JLV Sound ambassador (since 2022).

Having earned a Master's degree in classical saxophone from the Royal Academy of Aarhus (Denmark, 2017), she has a versatile career as a soloist, chamber musician, composer, and teacher.

A rich and committed artistic career

She performs in several ensembles including:

➤ Scopelliti//Davidsen,

➤ MUVIS,

➤ And is currently preparing her next solo album: "GåMedHjertet," with original works blending classical and electronic saxophone.

Her first album, "THEN," recorded between 2020 and 2021, revisits the historical repertoire classical saxophone.

She is also very active in fusion styles, as evidenced by:

➤ "Å overleve tanken" (2021) – an EP of compositions for saxophone and electronics, recorded to support mental health organizations in Norway.

➤ "INFINITY" (2024) – a duo EP with guitarist Scopelliti, blending metal and classical music, in an experimental approach of crossover and improvisation.

Coming in 2024–2025

➤ May 2024: Recording of an unaltered live album at Ulefoss Hovedgård, featuring her original works.

➤ August 2025: World premiere of works written especially for her by Ole Karsten Sundlisæter.

A musician focused on health and teaching skills

Alongside her stage career, Aina is:

➤ A saxophone teacher in music schools and high schools,

➤ A performance coach and lecturer,

➤ Trained in mental preparation and the Timani Method (anatomy and movement for musicians), through the Musicians Health & Movement Institute.

She makes it a point of honor to help musicians maintain their physical and mental health, in order to play with freedom, pleasure, and authenticity.

Career and Awards

From the age of 8, Aina has participated in international competitions.

➤ 2009: First prize at the Norwegian Championship (age category).

➤ 2011: 2nd place in the same competition.

➤ 2016: Winner of the Ticon Prize (Drammen, Norway).

➤ 2017: 1st prize at the Stockholm International Music Competition.

➤ 2018: National State Scholarship for Young Musicians, which allowed her to further her studies in composition.

She has been a soloist with:

➤ The Drammen Symphony Orchestra,

➤ BISYOC Symphony Orchestra,

➤ The Central Staff Band of Norway.

HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT

JLV LIGATURE PLATINUM & GOLD PLATED

  • The sound is warmer, more centered, more precise
  • Emission is easier
  • Note intervals are made easier
  • The sound power is louder
  • The game is more comfortable and secure
  • Reeds last longer
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