Described in International Record Review as «definitely a name to look out for», Norwegian baritone Ørjan Hartveit is a sought-after recitalist, opera and oratorio soloist. Recent highlights include appearances at the Bergen International Festival and performances with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Copenhagen Soloists, BIT20, Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble, Barokkanerne and the internationally acclaimed Edvard Grieg Vokalensemble.

With repertoire spanning from Bach, Charpentier and Graupner to 20th-century and contemporary composers, Ørjan Hartveit has premièred works by Glenn Erik Haugland with BIT20 Ensemble at the Norwegian National Opera (Oslo), Hampson Sisler with Ensemble du Monde at the Merkin Hall (New York) and Lera Auerbach with Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (Bergen).

On the operatic stage Ørjan Hartveit has performed the roles such as Aeneas (Dido and Aeneas); Il Conte (Le nozze di Figaro); Lakai /Haushofmeister (Ariadne auf Naxos); Dr. Hasselbacher (Our Man In Havana)....