First performance with introduction
Recording by Sveta Plyasun. English transaltion and subs by Tessa Lande
The Gold Final + voting
Recording/editing by Sveta & Sonya. English translation by Laila Solum Hansen. Subs by Sonya Luzina
First performance with introduction
Recording by Sveta Plyasun. English transaltion and subs by Tessa Lande
The Gold Final + voting
Recording/editing by Sveta & Sonya. English translation by Laila Solum Hansen. Subs by Sonya Luzina
Recording and subs by Sonya Luzina. English translation by Hilde M.
Recording and subs by Sonya Luzina. English translation by Tessa Lande
Alexander’s interview to Oikotimes, 09.02.2013
Written by: Edward Montebello
Source: esctoday.com
Tomorrow Annsofi will participate in the Melodi Grand Prix final (Norwegian final). The song I’m with you is penned by 2009 Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak. This marks the return of Alexander Rybak in the contest. Twenty-four hours before Annsofi goes on stage esctoday.com caught up with Annsofi and Alexander.
Continue reading Interview: Annsofi & Alexander Rybak speak to esctoday.com 08.02.2013.
Author: Kjetil Berg and Pål Vikesland
Source: na.no
Found by Tessa Lande. English translation, and recordings by May Elizabeth. Revisions by Katie Anderson.
(From the left) Annsofi Pettersen from Borgenhaugen could cheer, having secured a place in the MGP final in the semi-final in Florø Saturday night. Along with her, we will see Margaret Berger and the group “Fjellfolk”, who also got tickets to the final in Oslo on the 9th of February.
Photo: Mats Duhan
Annsofi Pettersen (18) from Borgenhaugen has passed through to the MGP final.
Continue reading Article in sa.no “I’m With You” and Annsofi’s MGP participation. 26.01.13
Interview to “Se & Hør”
Recorded by May Elisabeth. English translation by Laila S.H. English revision by Lillian Llewelyn. Subs by Zhanna Sergueeva.
Interview to “Dagbladet”
Recorded by May Elisabeth. English translation by Laila S.H. English revision by Lillian Llewellyn. Subs by Sonya Luzina
Recording, English translation, and subs by Tessa Lande. Revised by Anni Jowett.
Annsofi discusses working with Alexander, and competing in MGP.
Authors: Sebastian Nordli/Trond Øyvind Karterud
Source: NRK.no
Found by Zhanna Sergueeva. English Translation by Anni Jowett.
Revision by Tessa Lande.
Annsofi Pettersen was visiting NRK Østfold on Monday morning
Photo : Espen Torgersen/NRK
Annsofi Pettersen went on to the finals of the MGP this weekend. But what will happen at the final she dare not predict. Hear the interview with the MGP finalist.
Continue reading Article about Alexander’s song for MGP, “I’m With You” and Annsofi Pettersen.
Recorded by Julia Bezbakh. English translation by Tessa Lande.
Revision by Anni Jowett. Russian translation by Zhanna Sergueeva.
This year, Alexander Rybak has entered MGP strictly as a composer, and has written the song entitled “I’m With You” for contestant Annsofi Pettersen.
Annsofi performed at the Norwegian selection for Eurovision 2013, 2nd semi-final with the song composed by Alexander Rybak “I’m With You” (he wrote both music and lyrics). She did great and made it to the final! Congratulations! Here you can watch how it was:)
Presentation of the artist and the first performance
Recording by Venche M. English translation by Laila S.H. Revision by Anni Jowett. Subs by Julia B. Russian translation by Zhanna Sergueeva.
Continue reading Annsofi’s performances on MGP-2013 semifinal in Florø on 26.01.2013
Article by : Nina Marie Askim & Hege Bakken Riise
Source: NRK.no
Found by Ulli C. Translated by Susanne B. Revised by Anni Jowett.
Alexander Rybak won MGP-final in Moscow in 2009.
Foto: Pontus Lundahl/Scanpix
Alexander Rybak didn’t want to become a MGP composer before he had found an artist who could represent the essence of Norway. Then the girl from Sarpsborg Annsofi Pettersen turned up.
Yesterday NRK.no revealed the seven artists who will participate in the MGP semifinal in Florø next Saturday. The 18 year-old Annsofi Pettersen from Sarpsborg is one of them.
She enters with the song “I’m With You” which is written by the greatest ESC winner ever : Alexander Rybak.
He tells NRK.no that he is looking forward to come back to MGP.
Continue reading Article about Alexander Rybak and Annsofi in NRK.no. 24.01.13
Author: Thomas H. Arntsen
Source: f-b.no
Found by Ulli Cologne, translated by May Elisabeth, revised by Katie Andersson.
Pulling together: Annsofi Pettersen has received great support and a helping hand before her Grand Prix debut on Saturday. (From the left) Kenneth Gutterup, JP Paulsen, Einar Kristiansen, and Dag B Solheim have tried to give her a good musical package and confidence.
Photo: Thomas Hörman Arntsen.
You might have heard the song Wednesday night. The seven candidates were presented on NRK, each with a 40-second clip.
Continue reading Article in f-b.no about Alexander’s composition “I’m With You” 23.01.2013
Authors: Henrik Skjevestad and Lina Hekklip.
Source: Se og hør
Looking Forward: Alexander Rybak and Annsofi Pettersen are ready for Melodi Grand Prix.
Photographer: Espen Solli.
Found by Ulli Cologne. English translation by Hildebjørg Ha. Revision by Katie Anderson.
During the Melodi Grand Prix finale in Florø Saturday night, Annsofi Pettersen (18) will be on stage with the song “I’m with you.” The song is written by Alexander Rybak (26) and custom made for Annsofi’s voice – and Melodi Grand Prix.
– I did not want to participate again until I found a unique talent. In Annsofi, I found it. I am so pleased to have discovered a musician I know is going to deliver, says Alexander to Seoghør.no. Continue reading Article from “Se og hør” published 23.01.2013
Author/Photo: Nina Marie Askim
Source: NRK
But, she keeps away from “The Fiddler-Style”.
Found by Ulli Cologne. English translation by Tessa Lande. Revised by Anni Jowett.
On Saturday, the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest is held, this time in Floro. Today the seven songs were presented, among them 18-year-old Annsofi Pettersen from Sarpsborg. Annsofi Pettersen is keen to be herself when she is on stage this Saturday. Annsofi participates with the song “I`m with you” written by Eurovision winner Alexander Rybak. He had great success with the song “Fairytale” in the final in 2009. Continue reading Articles on Alexander Rybak’s composition for MGP “I’m With You” 23.01.2013
23 January 2013 NRK announced participants of the second semi-final of MGP 2013 (Norwegian selection to Eurovision Song Contest 2013). Among 7 participants they named Annsofi with the song “I’m with you” written by Alexander Rybak.
Here you can see the announcement, little interview with Annsofi and the opinions of MGP experts about the song.
Recording by Venche M. English translation and subs by Tessa Lande. English revision by Anni Jowett.
Official video of “I’m with you” on Annsofi’s Youtube channel
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