Gro Schibsted Sandvik prof.em (born 2 October 1942 in Sarpsborg, Norway)[citation needed] has served as principal flute of the Bergen Philharmonic 1967-2004.

She is a soloist and chamber music performer, which includes works written for her, and the Scandinavian premier of John Corigliano's Concerto for Flute, bringing 100 flute-playing children on stage.

[1] In 1965 Sandvik began teaching at the Grieg Academy, University of Bergen[2][3] and from 1999 she holds a professorship in music performance.

[citation needed] Sandvik has held positions on committees pertaining to Norwegian musical education and performance.

The music on the release “Chromos” with pianist professor Einar Røttingen, brings to the fore newly written works for flute and piano.