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1996 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1996 in Norwegian music. Events March * 29 – The 23rd Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 29 – 31). May * 22 – The 24th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 22 – June 2). July * 15 – The 36th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 15 – 20). Albums released ; March * 25 – '' Visible World'' (ECM Records), by Jan Garbarek Unknown date K ; Karin Krog * ''Huskonsert I Aurskog – Musikk Av Og Etter Anders Heyerdahl'' (Meantime Records) Deaths ; March * 14 – Maj Sønstevold, composer, pianist, and music teacher (born 1917). ; June * 5 – Anne-Marie Ørbeck, classical pianist and composer (born 1911). ; October * 9 – Per Asplin, pianist, singer, composer and actor (born 1928). * 29 – Robert Levin, classical pianist and composer (born 1912). ; November * 5 – Arne Hendriksen, operatic tenor (born 1911). Births ; January * 29 – Nora Foss al-Jabri, singer. ; June * 15 – A ... [...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] |
1928 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1928 in Norwegian music. Events Deaths ; June * 17 – Torgrim Castberg, violinist (born 1874). Births ; April * 14 – Egil Monn-Iversen, composer. ; August * 10 – Per Asplin, pianist, singer, composer and actor (died 1996). ; November * 25 – Alf Andersen, flautist (died 1962). ; Unknown date * Per Gunnar Jensen, pop singer, composer, and humanitarian firefighter (died 2014) See also * 1928 in Norway * Music of Norway References {{DEFAULTSORT:1928 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 ... 1920s 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] |
1996 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1996 in Norwegian music. Events March * 29 – The 23rd Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 29 – 31). May * 22 – The 24th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 22 – June 2). July * 15 – The 36th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 15 – 20). Albums released ; March * 25 – '' Visible World'' (ECM Records), by Jan Garbarek Unknown date K ; Karin Krog * ''Huskonsert I Aurskog – Musikk Av Og Etter Anders Heyerdahl'' (Meantime Records) Deaths ; March * 14 – Maj Sønstevold, composer, pianist, and music teacher (born 1917). ; June * 5 – Anne-Marie Ørbeck, classical pianist and composer (born 1911). ; October * 9 – Per Asplin, pianist, singer, composer and actor (born 1928). * 29 – Robert Levin, classical pianist and composer (born 1912). ; November * 5 – Arne Hendriksen, operatic tenor (born 1911). Births ; January * 29 – Nora Foss al-Jabri, singer. ; June * 15 – A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norway In The Eurovision Song Contest 1996
Norway was represented by Elisabeth Andreassen, with the song '"I evighet", at the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 18 May at the Oslo Spektrum, following Secret Garden's victory for Norway in Dublin the previous year. "I evighet" was chosen as the Norwegian entry at the Melodi Grand Prix on 30 March. This was the last of four Eurovision appearances as a main performer by Andreassen, a record shared with Lys Assia, Fud Leclerc, Valentina Monetta and Peter, Sue and Marc. Before Eurovision Melodi Grand Prix 1996 The final was held at the studios of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in Oslo, hosted by Tande-P. Eight songs took part with the winner being chosen by voting from regional juries. Other participants included three-time Norwegian representative and MGP regular Jahn Teigen (as one of the duo ''To Tenorer'') and Geir Rønning, who would later represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. At Eurovision The European Broadcasting Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 In Norway
Events in the year 1996 in Norway. Incumbents * List of Norwegian monarchs, Monarch – Harald V * Heads of government of Norway, Prime Minister – Gro Harlem Brundtland (Norwegian Labour Party, Labour Party) until 25 October, Thorbjørn Jagland (Norwegian Labour Party, Labour Party) Events * 29 August – Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801, Operafjell Accident: Vnukovo Airlines Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801, Flight 2801, a Tupolev Tu-154, crashes into a mountain on Spitsbergen, an island in the Norway, Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, killing all 141 on board. * 25 October – Gro Harlem Brundtland resigns as Prime Minister of Norway for the third time. * 25 October – Jagland's Cabinet was appointed. Popular culture Sports *19–24 February – The World Ski Orienteering Championships is held in Lillehammer. Music Film Literature *Øystein Lønn is awarded the Nordic Council Literature Prize, for ''Hva skal vi gjøre i dag og andre noveller''. Television Notable birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adelén
Adelén Rusillo Steen (born 4 November 1996), known professionally as Adelén, is a Spanish-Norwegian singer. Career 2013–present: Melodi Grand Prix and debut Adelén participated in the Norwegian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Oslo with the Spanish-influenced song "Bombo", written by Ina Wroldsen and Quiz & Larossi and came in second place. "Bombo" went straight to number 2 on the Norwegian iTunes chart after her performance. It also appeared in VG-lista, the official Norwegian Singles Chart. The song also won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2013, becoming Norway's third win, and first since 1993. It also won the 2013 Eurodanceweb Award with the highest score ever achieved in the history of the Award (284 points) and the largest distance from the second placed song (exactly 70 points). In 2013, she signed with Simon Fuller in an attempt to launch her globally. On 21 June 2013 she released another single called "Baila Conmigo". In 2014, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astrid S
Astrid Smeplass (born 29 October 1996) is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. In 2013, she placed fifth in the Norwegian version of '' Pop Idol'', entitled '' Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne''. In 2020, she released her debut studio album, ''Leave It Beautiful'', through Universal. Career 16-year-old Smeplass released her first single "Shattered", which was co-written by American singer-songwriter Melanie Fontana, after participating in '' Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne'' in 2013. She signed a publishing deal with Sony ATV Music Publishing shortly after. Her first single under her new artist image, "2AM", was released through Universal Music in 2014, releasing in the US the following year. She also released a cover of the single "FourFiveSeconds" by Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney. In 2016, she released the song "Hurts So Good", which was included on her debut self-titled extended play, ''Astrid S''. She also supported Troye Sivan on his European tour. The foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigrid (singer)
Sigrid Solbakk Raabe (born 5 September 1996), known mononymously as Sigrid, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She has released two studio albums, ''Sucker Punch (Sigrid album), Sucker Punch'' (2019) and ''How to Let Go'' (2022), both of which charted in Norway and the United Kingdom. She has also released two extended play, EPs. Early life Sigrid Solbakk Raabe was born in Ålesund to Håkon Raabe and Anette Sølberg Solbakk on 5 September 1996. She has two older siblings, a brother, Tellef, who is also a musician, and a sister, Johanne. At her first performance, in kindergarten, she had to be pulled off the stage after crying. She began playing the piano at age 7 and began singing at age 13. When she was 13, she performed a version of Nirvana (band), Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit". In her early youth, she planned to become a teacher or lawyer or journalist, thinking a career in music would be too uncertain. In her first year of high school, she realized that music was more t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora (singer)
Aurora Aksnes (born 15 June 1996), known mononymously as Aurora (stylized in all caps), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Born in Stavanger and raised in the towns of Høle and Os, she began writing her first songs and learning dance at the age of six. After some of her songs were uploaded online and became popular in Norway, she signed a recording contract with Petroleum Records, Decca and Glassnote Records in 2014. Aurora gained recognition with her debut extended play (EP), ''Running with the Wolves'' (2015), which contained the sleeper hit " Runaway". Later that year, she provided the backing track for the John Lewis Christmas advert, singing a cover of the Oasis song " Half the World Away". Aurora's debut studio album, ''All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend'' (2016) received generally positive reviews, charting in various European countries and earning platinum certification two times in Norway. Her second EP '' Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1)' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nora Foss Al-Jabri
Nora Foss al-Jabri ( ar, نورا فوز الجابري ) (born 29 January 1996 in Gjøvik, Norway) is a Norwegian singer. Beginnings She was born to an Iraqi father and an ethnic Norwegian mother. She started singing when she was eight years old and took singing lessons regularly. She became known in Norway because of her version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". At first it got some radio play but the big success came after her sister posted a video in a singing contest on the Norwegian video site "snutter10". The video became popular, getting her more attention. She has since appeared on numerous television shows and concerts. She also sang three songs on Norwegian children's music band Lyriaka's album called ''Lyriaka i jungelen''. In ''Norske Talenter'' (2008) She participated in the talent show Norske Talenter in 2008. After she sang " Somewhere Over the Rainbow", the judges described her as talented and technically skilled singer, who sounded older than her age. She fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Store Norske Leksikon
The ''Great Norwegian Encyclopedia'' ( no, Store Norske Leksikon, abbreviated ''SNL''), is a Norwegian-language online encyclopedia. The online encyclopedia is among the most-read Norwegian published sites, with more than two million unique visitors per month. Paper editions 1978–2007 The ''SNL'' was created in 1978, when the two publishing houses Aschehoug and Gyldendal merged their encyclopedias and created the company Kunnskapsforlaget. Up until 1978 the two publishing houses of Aschehoug and Gyldendal, Norway's two largest, had published ' and ', respectively. The respective first editions were published in 1907–1913 (Aschehoug) and 1933–1934 (Gyldendal). The slump in sales for paper-based encyclopedias around the turn of the 21st century hit Kunnskapsforlaget hard, but a fourth edition of the paper encyclopedia was secured by a grant of ten million Norwegian kroner from the foundation Fritt Ord in 2003. The fourth edition consisted of 16 volumes, a t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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