framfører

Framfører is a Norwegian noun used to describe a person who performs or presents a work to an audience. It is derived from the verb framføre, meaning to perform, present, or enact. The term is primarily found in Bokmål and is understood in Nynorsk as well, though many contexts favor more general terms such as utøver or kunstner. A framfører is typically someone who delivers a piece in a performance, such as a musician, actor, dancer, or other artist, rather than the creator of the work.

In usage, framfører emphasizes the act of presenting the work to an audience. It is common in concert reviews, theater programs, and scholarly discussions of performances. The word can be used across various performing arts, from classical music to contemporary theater. In everyday speech, however, speakers may opt for broader labels like utøver (performer) or kunstner (artist), depending on emphasis.

Framfører is not typically used to describe roles such as hosts or presenters in a media program; those situations are more often described with terms like presentatør or programleder, depending on the context. The noun frames the performer’s role as the one who brings a prepared work to life for listeners or viewers, rather than the act of creation itself.

See also: utøver, kunstner, framføring.