1904 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1904 in Norwegian music. Events ; December * Adolf Østbye, revue artist, made the first gramophone record in Norway. Deaths ; September * 31 – Sigurd Lie, violinist, composer, and orchestra conductor (born 1871). Births ; September * 7 – Ernst Glaser, violinist, orchestra conductor, and music teacher (died 1979). ; September * 7 – Ragnar Steen, guitarist (died 1958). ; October * 26 – Torbjørn Knutsen, composer and violinist (died 1987). See also * 1904 in Norway * Music of Norway References {{DEFAULTSORT:1904 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 aspect ... 1900s in Norwegian music ...
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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 ...
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