I was born in Taiwan and am now based in Bergen, Norway. I am multilingual and classically trained as a composer whose artistic flow moves between composition, sound design, and jazz saxophone. Over the past 14 years I have cultivated a wide-ranging practice—teaching, producing, and composing music that bridges genres, cultures, and media. My works have been celebrated and awarded across Europe and Asia, reflecting my deep sensitivity to diverse instrumentation and refined postproduction skills. I am affiliated with the Norwegian Film Music Association and continue to shape music that resonates in multimedia, performing arts, and beyond. As a saxophonist with Paradis Big Band in Bergen and a prolific composer, I contribute to ensemble rehearsals, live concerts, and community music events. I enjoy developing educational programs and collaborating with musicians, dancers, film directors, and animators to create multidimensional soundscapes.

Hong Ting Lai

I was born in Taiwan and am now based in Bergen, Norway. I am multilingual and classically trained as a composer whose artistic flow moves between composition, sound design, and jazz saxophone. Over the past 14 years I have cultivated a wide-ranging practice—teaching, producing, and composing music that bridges genres, cultures, and media. My works have been celebrated and awarded across Europe and Asia, reflecting my deep sensitivity to diverse instrumentation and refined postproduction skills. I am affiliated with the Norwegian Film Music Association and continue to shape music that resonates in multimedia, performing arts, and beyond. As a saxophonist with Paradis Big Band in Bergen and a prolific composer, I contribute to ensemble rehearsals, live concerts, and community music events. I enjoy developing educational programs and collaborating with musicians, dancers, film directors, and animators to create multidimensional soundscapes.

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I was born in Taiwan and am now based in Bergen, Norway. I am multilingual and classically trained as a composer whose artistic flow moves between composition, sound design, and jazz saxophone. Over the past 14 years I have cultivated a wide-ranging practice—teaching, producing, and composing music that bridges genres, cultures, and media. My works have been celebrated and awarded across Europe and Asia, reflecting my deep sensitivity to diverse instrumentation and refined postproduction skills. I am affiliated with the Norwegian Film Music Association and continue to shape music that resonates in multimedia, performing arts, and beyond.

As a saxophonist with Paradis Big Band in Bergen and a prolific composer, I contribute to ensemble rehearsals, live concerts, and community music events. I enjoy developing educational programs and collaborating with musicians, dancers, film directors, and animators to create multidimensional soundscapes.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Saxophonist at Paradis Big Band
January 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Covering Alto 2 and Tenor 1 saxophone parts; contribute to ensemble rehearsals, live concerts, and community music events.
Digital Music Instructor at Tainan University of Technology
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Established teaching plans for digital music-related courses; provided one-to-one supervision for students. Administration work: budgeting, planned rehearsals, score management, quality management, and organized concerts.
Assistant Conductor at Midwest Jazz Orchestra, Taiwan
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Supported the conductor, in charge of music skills training, rehearsals, and performances. Co-conducted the orchestra and organized practice twice a month; promoted jazz culture with local NGOs and arts associations.
Composer at ARD-ARTE Silent Film Variation Project
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Composed orchestral music for two silent films; integrated instrumentation with other composers and the music director; established close liaison with the orchestra regarding music score and rehearsal.
Sound Theatre Composer at NTCH Taiwan-Russia International Co-production Program
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked as a sound designer/composer for a collaborative theatre project, contributing to musical direction and sound design for a cross-cultural production.

Education

Film Music M.A. at National University of Music Freiburg
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
Applied Composition B.A. at Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2011
MA in Applied Composition at National University of Music Freiburg, Germany
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

BA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    paper Short Film-Speedy Recovery

    Winner of the 2021 2nd Pioneer Music Competition

    paper Komische Oper Berlin-Wenn die Filmkleverin gebummelt hat

    This Project cooperate with Komische Oper Berlin and ZDF/Arte.

    paper Music and Sound Design for Slot/Casino Games - Demo Reel

    This is a demo reel from among the many online slots and casino games I’ve composed music and sound design for.

    paper Fusion Film Scoring- Sputnik

    Film Director: Maxim Zhestkov
    Music Composer(Rescoring): Hong-Ting Lai
    Recording: Cue Productions Studios
    Mix&Mastering: Underground Studios

    uniE608 2024 Saudi Film Festival Opening Animation
    music producer animator music composer sound designer film composer audio mixer