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1968 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1968 in Norwegian music. Events May * The 16th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway. June * The 5th Kongsberg Jazz Festival started in Kongsberg, Norway. July * The 8th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway. Albums released Unknown date K ; Egil Kapstad Choir & Orchestra * ''Syner'' (Norsk Jazzforum) R ; Terje Rypdal * ''Bleak House'' (Polydor Records) Deaths ; April * 14 – Bjarne Amdahl, composer and orchestra conductor (born 1903). ; September * 17 – Jolly Kramer-Johansen, composer (born 1902). ; October * 29 – Marius Ulfrstad, composer and orchestra conductor (born 1890). ; December * 26 – Inger Bang Lund, pianist and composer (born 1876). Births ; January * 19 – Jørn Øien, jazz pianist and keyboardist. * 21 – Frank Kvinge, jazz guitarist. ; February * 6 – Sigurd Slåttebrekk, classical pianist. ; March * 1 – Per Oddvar Johansen, jazz drummer and composer. * ... [...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] |
1890 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1890 in Norwegian music. Events Deaths ; January * 29 – Johan Didrik Behrens, (born 1820). Births ; April * 4 – Per Kvist, revue writer, entertainer, stage actor, film actor and children's writer (died 1947). ; August * 5 – Pauline Hall, writer, music critic, and composer (died 1969). ; September * 8 – Bjørn Talén, operatic tenor (died 1945). * 11 – Marius Ulfrstad, composer, organist and music teacher (died 1968). ; October * 1 – Gunnar Kjeldaas, composer and organist (died 1963). See also * 1890 in Norway * Music of Norway References {{DEFAULTSORT:1890 In Norwegian Music Music of Norway 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 aspect ... 1890s in Norwegian music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paal Flaata
Pål Flåta (born 8 April 1968) is a Norwegian vocalist, known from the band Midnight Choir and as a solo artist. Career Flaata was born in Skien, Norway. He started his career in the Skien band Memphis News and has since then been involved in Paal & Pål Band with Pål Jensen, Carsten "Kesh" Holt, and Vidar Busk. In the early 1990s, Flaata traveled to Oslo along with two other musicians. There, they played hillbilly music on the street and were called the Hashbrowns. Then the band got a record deal, and went to the US to record an album. Hashbrowns was then transformed to Midnight Choir. Flaata was in the forefront of Midnight Choir, until the band was dissolved in 2004, and was involved in the outlet of five albums plus a compilation. He debuted as a solo artist in 2002 with ''In Demand'' and continued as a solo artist after the dissolution of Midnight Choir. They were nominated for the Spellemannprisen 2012 for the album ''Wait by the Fire'' in the class Country. In 2008, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stein Torleif Bjella
Stein Torleif Bjella (born 7 April 1968) is a Norwegian songwriter, singer and guitarist. Bjella was born in Ål Ål is a Municipalities of Norway, municipality in the traditional and electoral district Buskerud in Viken (county), Viken Counties of Norway, county, Norway. It is part of the Districts of Norway, traditional region of Hallingdal. The administ ..., in the region of Hallingdal. His first solo album ''Heidersmenn'' from 2009 was well received. He was awarded Spellemannprisen for the 2011 folk music album ''Vonde visu''. In 2013 he released his third solo album, ''Heim for å døy''. In 2016 he released the album ''Gode liv''. In 2017, Bjella released the poetry book ''Jordsjukantologien Nr. 1''. The following year, he released the album ''Jordsjukantologien'', featuring his poetry set to music. Discography * ''Heidersmenn'' (2009) * ''Vonde Visu'' (2011) * ''Heim For å Døy'' (2013) * ''Gode Liv'' (2016) * ''Jordsjukantologien'' (2018) * ''Øvre-Ål Toneaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bettina Smith
Bettina is a female name predominantly found in the Italian and German languages. This name has various interpreted meanings and origins. In Italian, Bettina originated as a diminutive of the names Elisabetta and Benedetta. Benedetta is the Italian feminine form of Benedict, meaning "Blessed," while Elisabetta is the Italian form of Elizabeth, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva or Elisheba, meaning "my God is an oath". The name has several variations including Bettine and Betina, and though it is a diminutive itself, it can be shortened to Betty, Bette, Ina, or Tina. People It was the professional name of Simone Micheline Graziani, one of the most famous fashion models of the 1950s and an early muse of designer Hubert de Givenchy - Simone was given the name "Bettina" by designer Pierre Balmain. *Bettina d'Andrea (died 1335), Italian lawyer and professor * Bettina von Arnim (1785–1859), German writer and novelist *Bettina Ehrlich (1903–1985), artist, write ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Øivind Ness
Jon Øivind Ness, (born 30 March 1968) is a Norwegian contemporary composer. Career During his career, Ness won a 1994 prize from the Norwegian Society of Composers. During the 2000s, he was a two-time winner of the Edvard Prize and a one time Spellemannprisen winner. For the 2012-2013 concert season, Ness was selected as the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra’s profile composer. Production Selected works * ''Mumpsimus'' (2017) * ''p.p.w.e.i. '' (2016) * ''Ætscæke'' (2015) * ''The Shoots'' (2014) * ''Marmæle'' (2014) * ''Mørkgånga'' (2014) * ''Mjær'' (2013) * ''My Bloody Mudfish'' (2013) * ''5 arrangements for Diamanda Galas and orchestra'' (2012) * ''Jønjiljo'' (2012) * ''An den langen Lüssen'' (2010) * ''Low Jive'' (2007) * ''Fierce Kentucky Mothers of Doom'' (2005) * ''Dangerous Kitten'' (1998) * ''Dandy Garbage'' (1993) * ''Schatten'' (1992) Discography * Sverre Riise, ''Snarks in the kitchen'', featured works: ''The Dangerous Kitten – for trombone, 3 clarinets and sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1993 in Norwegian music. Events April * 10 – The 20th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 10 – 12). June * 2 – The 21st Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (June 2 – 13). * 26 – The 24th Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo (June 26 – 27). July * 13 – The 33rd Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 13 – 18). Albums released Unknown date A ; Jan Garbarek * ''If You Look Far Enough'' (ECM Records) with Ralph Towner and Nana Vasconcelos Deaths ; August * 10 – Øystein Aarseth, black metal guitarist and music producer (born 1968). ; November * 18 – Arvid Fladmoe, composer and orchestra conductor (born 1915). ; December * 27 – Cissi Cleve, composer (born 1911). Births ; May * 4 – Chris Holsten, singer and songwriter. ; July * 20 – Debrah Scarlett, singer and songwriter. ; September * 6 – Eline Thorp, songwriter and artist. ; November * 21 – Fredrik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euronymous
Øystein Aarseth (; 22 March 1968 – 10 August 1993), better known by his stage name Euronymous, was a Norwegian musician and a founder of and central figure in the early Norwegian black metal scene. He was a co-founder and guitarist of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem and was the only constant member from the band's formation in 1984 until his death in 1993. He was also founder and owner of the extreme metal record label Deathlike Silence Productions and record shop Helvete. Euronymous professed to being a theistic Satanist and was known for making extreme misanthropic statements. He presented himself as leading a militant cult-like group known as the "Black Metal Inner Circle". In August 1993, he was killed by fellow musician and former bandmate Varg Vikernes. Biography 1984–1991 Aarseth formed Mayhem in 1984 along with bassist Necrobutcher (Jørn Stubberud) and drummer Kjetil Manheim. At the time he was going by the stage name Destructor but later changed his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arve Henriksen
Arve Henriksen (born 22 March 1968) is a Norwegian trumpeter. Career Henriksen was born in Stranda and educated on the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium; he later studied music pedagogy, while he played in «Bodega Band» (1987–88), «Luft» (1987–89), « Veslefrekk» from 1989, «Close Enough» 1990–92, «Nutrio» from 1990, and recorded with Bjørn Alterhaug and «Tre Små Kinesere» (1990). After graduating in 1991, he joined the «Trio Midt-Norge» and «Piggy Bop». He has played among others with Misha Alperin, Jon Balke's Magnetic North Orchestra, Nils Petter Molvær, Audun Kleive, Trygve Seim, Terje Isungset, Christian Wallumrød and recently with Iain Ballamy's Food for Quartet and Supersilent, both bands signed on Rune Grammofon. He has also contributed to David Sylvian's Nine Horses project and his work, ''When Loud Weather Buffeted Naoshima''. He also sings; his unique wordless vocalising was central to ''Chiaroscuro'', where he often sings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rune Brøndbo
Rune "Sternklang" Brøndbo (born 2 March 1968 in Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (keyboards, guitar) and composer, known for recording with various notable bands including Wibutee and Sternklang. He is the cousin of the DDE drummer Eskil Brøndbo and vocalist Bjarne Brøndbo Career Brøndbo has made himself noticed with his band Sternklang releasing four records within a decade (1997–2006). He also contributes on the two latest albums of Wibutee, ''Playmachine'' (2004) and ''Sweet Mental'' (2006), with whom he performed at Nattjazz in Bergen (2003 and 2006), the last time featuring Anja Garbarek. Discography Solo works ;As Sternklang ''Sternklang'' (Star Sound), is "park music for five groups" composed in 1971 by Karlheinz Stockhausen, and bears the work number 34 in his catalogue of compositions. The score is dedicated to his spouse, Mary Bauermeister, and a performance of th ... * 1997: ''Freestylespacefunk'' ( Beatservice Records) * 1999: ''Neolounge'' (Beat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Per Oddvar Johansen
Per Oddvar Johansen (born 1 March 1968) is a Norwegian Jazz musician (drummer), most recognized for his work with Trygve Seim, Christian Wallumrød, The Source, Solveig Slettahjell and Vigleik Storaas, but has also been awarded the Spellemannprisen five times. (in Norwegian) Career Johansen was born in Oslo, where he played in several rock bands before attending the Jazz Program at Trondheim Music Conservatory (1989–92). There he started cooperations with among others the ''Bodega Band'' (1990–92, with the record ''En flik av ...'' in 1992), ''Airamero'' from 1990, ''Trio Midt-Norge'', ''Piggy Bop'' from 1991, Vigleik Storaas Trio and the ''Trondheim Kunstorkester''. He also started a long-lasting cooperation with Trygve Seim, among others in ''The Source'', and has given profound marks on the Norwegian Jazz scene. He put his drums in for the band Tre Små Kinesere (1992) too. When returning to Bærum (1992) he still continued many of these projects, in addition to perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigurd Slåttebrekk
Sigurd Slåttebrekk (born 6 January 1968) is a Norway, Norwegian european classical music, classical pianist. Born in Stavanger, Norway, Slåttebrekk is acclaimed for his recordings of works by Maurice Ravel and Robert Schumann. He received his earliest piano training from his mother, Karin Slåttebrekk, and Ingeborg Songe-Møller. He continued his studies under Einar Steen-Nøkleberg at the Norwegian Academy of Music and Jerome Lowenthal at the Juilliard School and with Lazar Berman. In 1997, he decided to stop giving concerts, but after a hiatus of seven years, he made his comeback at the Oslo Chamber Music Festival in August 2002. External linksReview of Schumann recording by John Bell Young 1968 births Living people Musicians from Stavanger Norwegian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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