Ingrid Bjoner

Ingrid Bjoner
Born	Ingrid Kristine Bjoner Pierpoint 8 November 1927 Kråkstad, Akershus, Norway
Died	4 September 2006 Oslo, Norway
Education	University of Oslo
Occupation(s)	Operatic soprano composer
Years active	1956–1997
Spouse	Thomas Reynolds Pierpoint Jr. (1922–1999)
Parents	Johan Bjoner (1877–1950) (father) Alma Prestangen (1890–1982) (mother)
Awards	St. Olav's Medal Order of St. Olav

Ingrid Kristine Bjoner Pierpoint (8 November 1927 – 4 September 2006) was a Norwegian soprano who had an international opera career between 1956 and 1990. She was particularly celebrated for her portrayal of Wagnerian heroines and for her performances in operas by Richard Strauss. In addition to performing in operas, Bjoner was an active concert soloist and recital performer throughout her career.^[1]