Aina HELGELAND DAVIDSEN
JLV AMBASSADOR
« A real pleasure to play »
During my performances, it is essential for me to have a ligature I can trust, one that gives my reed a metal surface to vibrate without damaging my precious mouthpiece.
Its warm sound and flexibility of tone depending on the tightening bring me a real pleasure to play. A gold ligature for my gold saxophone: the perfect duo!
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF AINA HELGELAND DAVIDSEN
Aina Davidsen, Norwegian saxophonist, soloist, composer, and educator, combines classical saxophone, electronics, and musicians’ well-being.
Winner of numerous awards, she is a Selmer Paris Artist and a JLV Sound ambassador.
Aina Davidsen – Norwegian Saxophonist, Educator, and Committed 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 has been an official Henri Selmer Paris Artist (since 2020) and a JLV Sound ambassador (since 2022).
Graduated with a Master’s degree in Classical Saxophone from the Royal Academy of Aarhus (Denmark, 2017), she leads a versatile career as a soloist, chamber musician, composer, and educator.
A Rich and Committed Artistic Career
She performs in several ensembles, including:
➤ Scopelliti//Davidsen
➤ MUVIS
➤ Preparing her solo album “GåMedHjertet”, with original works blending classical saxophone and electronics
Her first album “THEN” (2020–2021) revisits the historical repertoire of classical saxophone.
She is also active in genre fusion, such as:
➤ “Å overleve tanken” (2021) – EP for saxophone and electronics, supporting mental health organizations in Norway
➤ “INFINITY” (2024) – EP with Scopelliti, merging metal and classical music in crossover and improvisation
Upcoming Projects (2024–2025)
➤ May 2024: Live, unedited album at Ulefoss hovedgård, with original works
➤ August 2025: World premiere of works by Ole Karsten Sundlisæter
A Musician Focused on Health and Transmission
Alongside her stage career, Aina is:
➤ Professor of saxophone in music schools and high schools
➤ Performance coach and lecturer
➤ Trained in mental preparation and the Timani method (anatomy and movement for musicians) – Musicians Health & Movement Institute
She is committed to helping musicians preserve their physical and mental health, enabling them to play with freedom, pleasure, and authenticity.
Background and Awards
From the age of 8, Aina took part in international competitions:
➤ 2009: 1st Prize – Norwegian Championship
➤ 2011: 2nd Prize – Norwegian Championship
➤ 2016: Winner – Ticon Prize (Drammen)
➤ 2017: 1st Prize – Stockholm International Music Competition
➤ 2018: National State Grant for young musicians, deepening her composition
She has also performed as soloist with:
➤ Drammen Symphony Orchestra
➤ BISYOC Symphony Orchestra
➤ The Central Staff Band of Norway
HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT
During my performances and when choosing my ligature, one of the most important elements for me is to have a ligature I can trust, one that gives my reed a metal support to vibrate
(to center my sound) without damaging my precious and
expensive mouthpiece.
I have tried a wide variety of ligatures and finally found one
of my favorites!
It is gold-plated, made of metal, with side protection to preserve my mouthpiece, and an elegant touch – on the screw, a purple crystal (I was able to choose the color myself).
You need to pay attention to the positioning, but once you find the balance, there is nothing but pleasure.
The sound is warm, and the ligature offers more possibilities to vary the timbre by adjusting the screw tightening.
In summary, I am very satisfied with my JLV ligature so far, and I look forward to continuing my journey with this quality product.
A perfect match: a gold-plated ligature for my gold-plated saxophone – exactly what I was missing!
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