Aksel given a price of honor

During the concert Kolstad hosted on January 3rd 2010 in Fredrikstad, he was awarded with 30.000 NOK "for his extraordinary work for classical music in Norway" by Østfold Energy. The price was handed over completely by surprise for Kolstad, which of became very happy for the special price he had recieved.

"Price of Honor - Østfold Energy Inc.´s price of honor for fine arts is given to Aksel Kolstad because of his
extraordinary work for classical music in Norway. The intention of giving the price is to stimulate and inspire the price-winner to achieve new artistic goals."

News article (in Norwegian)