Nominees 2002

Denmark

  • Jens Winther – Angels, suite for big band and choir

Finland

  • Raoul Björkenheim – Apocalypso, big band
  • Esa-Pekka Salonen – LA Variations, orchestra

Iceland

  • Karolina Eiriksdóttir – Människan levande, chamber opera
  • Jon Nordal – Höstvisa, clarinet and orchestra

Norway

  • Nils-Henrik Asheim – Turba, orchestra
  • John Persen – Over Kors og Krone, orchestra

Sweden

  • Daniel Börtz – Marie Antionette, opera
  • Karin Rehnqvist – Solsången, voice and orchestra

Åland

  • Lars Karlsson – Violin concert

The Faroe Islands

  • Sunleif Rasmussen – Symphony no. 1, “Oceanic Days”, orchestra – (WINNER)