Background
Ravnan, Kari Lise was born on December 3, 1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Audun Johann and Barbara Jane (Puckett) Ravnan.
Ravnan, Kari Lise was born on December 3, 1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Audun Johann and Barbara Jane (Puckett) Ravnan.
Student, Juilliard School, New York City, 1977-1978; Bachelor of Music, Eastman School, Rochester, New York, 1981; student, Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria, 1985-1986.
Founding member Prometheus Ensemble, London, 1983-1985, Zennor String Trio, London, Vienna and Bergen, Norway, 1986-1990. Principal cellist Bergen Philharmonic, 1984-1989. Founding member Borealis Ensemble, Oslo, since 1989.
Principal cellist Norwegian Radio Orchestra, 1992-1997, Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, 1997-1999, Norwegian State Opera Orchestra, 1999—2000. Member Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, since 2001. Debut recital Phillips Collection, Washington, 1986.
Participant Marlboro (Vermont) Chamber Music Festival, 1981, 82, Open Chamber Music, Prussia Cove, England, since 1983.