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1893 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1893 in Norwegian music. Events Deaths Births ; July * 4 – Finn Bø, songwriter, revue writer, playwright, journalist and theatre critic (died 1962). ; December * 13 – Olav Gurvin, musicologist and Professor at the University of Oslo (died 1974). See also * 1893 in Norway * Music of Norway References {{DEFAULTSORT:1893 In Norwegian Music Norwegian music Norwegian Music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspe ... 1890s in Norwegian music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Of Norway
Much has been learned about early music in Norway from physical artifacts found during archaeological digs. These include instruments such as the lur. Viking and medieval sagas also describe musical activity, as do the accounts of priests and pilgrims from all over Europe coming to visit St Olaf's grave in Trondheim. In the later part of the 19th century, Norway experienced economic growth leading to greater industrialization and urbanization. More music was made in the cities, and opera performances and symphony concerts were considered to be of high standards. In this era both prominent composers (like Edvard Grieg and Johan Svendsen) and performers combined the European traditions with Norwegian tones. The import of music and musicians for dance and entertainment grew, and this continued in the 20th century, even more so when gramophone records and radio became common. In the last half of the 20th century, Norway, like many other countries in the world, underwent a roots revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finn Bø
Finn Bø (4 July 1893 – 24 April 1962) was a Norwegian songwriter, revue writer, playwright, journalist, instructor and theatre critic. Career Bø is particularly remembered for his song Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått, which became extremely popular in 1945. Among his other popular songs are "Nå går'n på gummisåler" and "Bare rundt omkring", both from 1928. He published the anecdote collection ''Forbuden frukt'' in 1945, and the song collection ''Jeg tar mig den frihet'' in 1946. Several of his plays were also adapted into films. Personal life His parents were Johan Christian Andreas Bø (1850–1924) and Valborg Hansen (1863–1910). He married Alfhild Knagenhjelm Poppe in 1930. He received a degree in chemical engineering from the Norwegian Institute of Technology The Norwegian Institute of Technology (Norwegian: ''Norges tekniske høgskole'', NTH) was a science institute in Trondheim, Norway. It was established in 1910, and existed as an independent technical univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1962 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1962 in Norwegian music. Events May * The 10th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway. July * The 2nd Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway. Deaths ; March * 20 – Johan Evje, composer and teacher (born 1874). ; April * 24 – Finn Bø, songwriter, revue writer, playwright, journalist and theatre critic (born 1893). ; June * 24 – Alf Andersen, flautist (born 1928). ; December * 7 – Kirsten Flagstad, operatic soprano (born 1895). Births ; February * 25 – Snorre Bjerck, jazz percussionist and singer. ; March * 31 – Morten Mølster, guitarist, The September When (died 2013). ; May * 9 – Jon Klette, jazz saxophonist and label Jazzaway Records manager (died 2016). ; October * 3 – Torgeir Vassvik, Sami musician and composer. * 12 – Mads Eriksen, guitarist and composer. * 20 – Bendik Hofseth, jazz saxophonist, singer, and composer. * 22 – Kjetil Saunes, bassist, composer, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norsk Biografisk Leksikon
is the largest Norwegian biographical encyclopedia. The first edition (NBL1) was issued between 1921 and 1983, including 19 volumes and 5,100 articles. It was published by Aschehoug with economic support from the state. bought the rights to NBL1 from Aschehoug in 1995, and after a pre-project in 1996–97 the work for a new edition began in 1998. The project had economic support from the Fritt Ord Foundation and the Ministry of Culture, and the second edition (NBL2) was launched in the years 1999–2005, including 10 volumes and around 5,700 articles. In 2006 the work for an electronic edition of NBL2 began, with support from the same institutions. In 2009 an Internet The Internet (or internet) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices. It is a '' network of networks'' that consists of private, pub ... edition, with free access, was released by together with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knut Helle
Knut Helle (19 December 1930 – 27 June 2015) was a Norwegian historian. A professor at the University of Bergen from 1973 to 2000, he specialized in the late medieval history of Norway. He has contributed to several large works. Early life, education and marriage He was born in Larvik as the son of school inspector Hermann Olai Helle (1893–1973) and teacher Berta Marie Malm (1906–1991). He was the older brother of politician Ingvar Lars Helle. The family moved to Hetland when Knut Helle was seventeen years old. He took the examen artium in Stavanger in 1949, and a teacher's education in Kristiansand in 1952. He studied philology in Oslo and Bergen, and graduated with the cand.philol. degree in 1957. His paper ''Omkring Bǫglungasǫgur'', on the Bagler sagas, was printed in 1959. In December 1957 he married Karen Blauuw, who would later become a professor. Helle's marriage to Blauuw was dissolved in 1985. In October 1987 Helle married museum director and professor of mediev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olav Gurvin
Olav Gurvin (24 December 1893 Tysnes – 31 October 1974) was a Norwegian musicologist, a professor at the University of Oslo from 1957. He co-edited the first Norwegian music encyclopedia in 1949, and edited the magazine ''Norsk Musikkliv'' from 1942 to 1951. Personal life Gurvin was born in Tysnes as the son of teacher Elling Olson Gurvin and Kristina Olsdatter Flugem. He married Dagny Siqveland in 1947. Career Gurvin studied musicology at the Universities of Heidelberg and Berlin, and graduated from the University of Oslo in 1928. Between 1930 and 1947 he was a conductor for various choirs in Oslo. He delivered his doctoral thesis in 1938, titled '. He lectured at the University of Oslo from 1937. He published the complete works of Rikard Nordraak works in 1942, in cooperation with Øyvind Anker. During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany he was a member of the resistance movement, and from 1943 he represented musicians in the Coordination Committee's subgroup for cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Oslo
The University of Oslo ( no, Universitetet i Oslo; la, Universitas Osloensis) is a public research university located in Oslo, Norway. It is the highest ranked and oldest university in Norway. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and as one of the leading universities of Northern Europe; the Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked it the 58th best university in the world and the third best in the Nordic countries. In 2016, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings listed the university at 63rd, making it the highest ranked Norwegian university. Originally named the Royal Frederick University, the university was established in 1811 as the de facto Norwegian continuation of Denmark-Norway's common university, the University of Copenhagen, with which it shares many traditions. It was named for King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway, and received its current name in 1939. The university was commonly nicknamed "The Royal Frederick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1974 in Norwegian music. Events January *Inger Lise Rypdal and Benny Borg win the 1973 Spellemannprisen in the female and male vocalist categories respectively. Christiania Jazzband, Saft, Torkil Bye/Brynjar Hoff, Lillebjørn Nilsen, Bjørn Sand/ Totto Osvold and Oddvar Nygaards Kvartett also receive the award. Dizzie Tunes win in the category "Music for children" and Sigbjørn Bernhoft Osa win the Special Award. April * 5 – The 1st Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 5 – 7). May * 22 ** The 22nd Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (May 22 – June 5). ** The 2nd Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 22 – June 5). August * 25 – The 5th Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo. Albums released Unknown date B ; Bendik Singers * ''Bendik Singers'' (Triola Records) F ; Flying Norwegians * ''New Day'' (Sonet Records) G ; Jan Garbarek * '' Belonging'' (ECM Recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 In Norway
Events in the year 1893 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch – Oscar II *Prime Minister – Events * 19 May – a quick clay slide in Verdal destroyed 105 farms and killed 116 people. * The local newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad was established by Lars Oftedal. Arts and literature *The Norwegian Authors' Union (''Den norske Forfatterforening'') is established. *Edvard Munch begins to paint ''The Scream''. Sport *27 February – Norwegian Skating Association (''Norges Skøyteforbund'') is founded. Births January to March *6 January – Olaf Bjerke, trade unionist and politician (died 1957) *16 January – Alfred Engelsen, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (died 1966) *21 January – Tolv Aamland, politician (died 1983) *26 January – Sigurd Pedersen, politician (died 1968) *30 January – Ingolf Davidsen, gymnast and Olympic silver medallist (died 1946) *25 February – Arne Langset, politician (died 1971) *14 March – Torstein Kvamme, politician (died 1985) *22 March – Rasmus S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1893 in Norwegian music. Events Deaths Births ; July * 4 – Finn Bø, songwriter, revue writer, playwright, journalist and theatre critic (died 1962). ; December * 13 – Olav Gurvin, musicologist and Professor at the University of Oslo (died 1974). See also * 1893 in Norway * Music of Norway References {{DEFAULTSORT:1893 In Norwegian Music Norwegian music Norwegian Music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspe ... 1890s in Norwegian music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Music
Much has been learned about early music in Norway from physical artifacts found during archaeological digs. These include instruments such as the lur. Viking and medieval sagas also describe musical activity, as do the accounts of priests and pilgrims from all over Europe coming to visit St Olaf's grave in Trondheim. In the later part of the 19th century, Norway experienced economic growth leading to greater industrialization and urbanization. More music was made in the cities, and opera performances and symphony concerts were considered to be of high standards. In this era both prominent composers (like Edvard Grieg and Johan Svendsen) and performers combined the European traditions with Norwegian tones. The import of music and musicians for dance and entertainment grew, and this continued in the 20th century, even more so when gramophone records and radio became common. In the last half of the 20th century, Norway, like many other countries in the world, underwent a roots revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 In Music
Events in the year 1893 in music. Specific locations *1893 in Norwegian music Events * February 9 – Première of Giuseppe Verdi's final opera ''Falstaff'' in La Scala in Milan with Victor Maurel in the title rôle. * Summer – Gustav Mahler's first summer composing at his ''Komponierhäuschen'' ("composition hut") at Steinbach am Attersee in the Salzkammergut region of Austria. * August 14–15 – America's oldest music organization, the Stoughton Musical Society performs at the World's Columbian Exposition. * October 16–28 – In Saint Petersburg (Russia), Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky conducts the first performance of his Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, ''Pathétique'' (Патетическая), nine days before his death (attributed to cholera). The second performance takes place 21 days later at a memorial concert conducted by Eduard Nápravník, incorporating minor revisions. Tchaikovsky wrote it between February and the end of August at Klin. * December 16 – Antoní ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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