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1940 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1940 in Norwegian music. Events Deaths ; November * 6 – Ivar F. Andresen, operatic singer (born 1896). Births ; February * 15 – Trygve Madsen, composer and pianist. ; March * 20 – Frode Thingnæs, jazz trombonist, composer, music arranger, and conductor (died 2012). ; April * 13 – Bjørn Stokstad, Norwegian clarinettist and architect. * 16 – Ole Jacob Hansen, jazz drummer (died 2000). ; May * 23 – Bjørn Johansen, jazz saxophonist (died 2002). * 30 – Leif Rygg, traditional folk Hardanger fiddler (died 2018). ; August * 6 – Egil Kapstad, jazz pianist, composer and music arranger (died 2017). ; September * 24 – Roald Stensby, rock singer (died 2018). ; October * 14 – Jack Berntsen, philologist, songwriter and folk singer (died 2010). ; November * 6 – Laila Dalseth, jazz singer. See also * 1940 in Norway * Music of Norway References {{DEFAULTSORT:1940 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] |
2018 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2018 in Music of Norway, Norwegian music. Events January * 11 – The 17th All Ears festival started in Oslo (January 11–14). * 19 – The 37th annual Djangofestival started on Cosmopolite in Oslo (January 19–20). * 25 – The 31st Nordlysfestivalen started in Tromsø (January 25 – February 4). * 30 – The Barokkfest started in Trondheim (January 30 – February 4). * 31 ** The 7th Bodø Jazz Open started in Bodø (January 31 – February 3). ** The 13th Ice Music Festival started in Geilo (January 31 – February 4). February * 1 – The 20th Polarjazz, Polarjazz Festival started in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (February 1–4). * 3 – The Oslo Operaball was arranged in Oslo (February 3–4). * 21 – The Hemsingfestivalen started in Aurdal (February 21–25). * 23 – Kirsti Huke received the 2017 Radka Toneff Memorial Award. * 25 – The 2017 Spellemannprisen awards proceeded with Mari Boine as the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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