1955 in Norwegian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1955 in Norwegian music.

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Events

June

• 1 – The 3rd Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (June 1 – 15).[1][2]

Deaths

October

• 26 – Arne Eggen, composer and organist (born 1881).[3]

Births

January

• 10 – Ole Henrik Giørtz, jazz pianist, arranger and bandleader.

February

• 27 – Terje Tønnesen, violinist.

April

• 19
  • Rolf Løvland, composer and lyricist (Eurovision Song Contest).
  • Rune Klakegg, jazz pianist and composer.

May

• 18 – Kjetil Bjerkestrand, keyboardist, composer, music arranger and record producer.

June

• 7 – Jon Balke, jazz pianist and composer (Magnetic North Orchestra).

July

• 9 – Jan Kåre Hystad, jazz saxophonist (Bergen Big Band).
• 15 – Pål Thowsen, jazz drummer.

October

• 1 – Morten Gunnar Larsen, jazz pianist and composer.

December

• 28 – Yngve Slettholm, composer.

See also

• 1955 in Norway
• Music of Norway

References

1. "Festspillhistorier". Bergen International Festival. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
2. Svendsen, Trond Olav (2017-02-02). "Festspillene i Bergen". Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
3. Pedersen, Morten Eide (2009-02-13). "Arne Eggen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk Biografisk Leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2017-03-31.