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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] |
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] |
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] |
1940 In Norway
Events in the year 1940 in Norway. Overview 1940 is the year when Norway became drawn into World War II. On 9 April Nazi Germany invaded the country, which remained occupied until 8 May 1945. See the article Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany for a full exposition of World War II in Norway. Incumbents *Government in Exile (in London) – went to exile on 7 June ** Monarch – Haakon VII ** Prime Minister – Johan Nygaardsvold ( Labour Party) *German Military Governor ** Reichskommissar in Norway – Josef Terboven beginning on 24 April Events * 16 February – Altmark Incident: The British destroyer intercepts the German transport ''Altmark'' in Norwegian waters, recovering 299 British prisoners of war. * 8 April – In Operation Wilfred the United Kingdom places fictitious and real naval mine fields off the coast of Norway. The aim was to provoke a German response. ** The German troopship sinks after being torpedoed by the Polish submarine off Lillesand. * 9 April – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laila Dalseth
Laila Dalseth (born 6 November 1940) is a Norwegian jazz singer. She was formerly married to the jazz saxophonist Theodor "Totti" Bergh (1935–2012). Career After an early debut in her hometown of Bergen, Dalseth was active on the Oslo jazz scene, recording with among others, Kjell Karlsen (b. 1961), Egil Kapstad and Helge Hurum's big band. Dalseth first recording was ''Metropol Jazz'' (1963), participated in Stokstad/Jensen Trad.Band (1973−1975), in a band with Per Borthen, as well as at Teatret Vårt in the play ''Havhesten'' (1976). With her own band, she recorded ''Listen Here!'' (1999), 1960's album ''One of a Kind'' (2000) and then ''Everything I Love'' (2003), all on the Gemini label. L. D. Quintet consisting of husband Totti Bergh (saxophone), Per Husby (piano), Kåre Garnes (bass) and Tom Olstad (drums). Dalseth was awarded Buddyprisen 1976, in addition to being awarded Spellemannprisen i klassen jazz on three occasions, for ''Just Friends'' 1975, ''Glad There i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avisa Nordland
''Avisa Nordland'' is a local newspaper published in Bodø, Norway. History and profile ''Avisa Nordland'' was established in February 2002 through a controversial merger of the two competing newspapers ''Nordlandsposten'' and '' Nordlands Framtid''. ''Avisa Nordland'' has its headquarters in central Bodø, and until 2013 occupied most of the bank Nordlandsbankens former premises. In addition it has offices in Nordland small towns Fauske, Oppeid and Ørnes. In 2013, the newspaper moved its headquarters to a new office building in Bodø called Central Atrium. ''Avisa Nordland'' is part of Amedia Amedia AS is the second largest media company in Norway (the largest is Schibsted and the third largest is Polaris Media). The company is whole or partial owner of 50 local and regional newspaper with online newspapers and printing presses, and .... In 2011, the paper won the World Young Reader Prize of WAN/IFRA in the editorial category for political papers. In 2006 ''Avisa Nordla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2010 in Norwegian music. Events January * 29 ** Nordlysfestivalen started in Tromsø (January 29 – February 6). ** Bodvar Moe (bass) was awarded the Nordlysprisen 2010 at Nordlysfestivalen. February * 3 – The Polarjazz Festival 2010 started in Longyearbyen (February 3–7). * 4 – Kristiansund Opera Festival opened (February 4–20). March * 26 Vossajazz started in Voss (April 26–28). * 27 Stein Urheim was awarded Vossajazzprisen 2010. * 27 Karin Krog and John Surman performs the commissioned work ''Songs about this and that'' for Vossajazz 2010. April * 28 ** Bergenfest 2010 started in Bergen (April 28 – May 1). ** SoddJazz 2010 started in Inderøy, Nord-Trøndelag (April 28 – May 2). May * 26 **The start of Bergen International Music Festival Festspillene i Bergen 2010 (May 26 – June 7). ** Nattjazz 2010 started in Bergen (May 26 – June 5). * 29 – Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Berntsen
Joakim Jan Aril "Jack" Berntsen (14 October 1940 – 5 October 2010) was a Norwegian philologist, songwriter and folk singer. He was born in Kjøpsvik, Tysfjord. He grew up in Hamarøy, and resided in Svolvær from 1968. Berntsen founded the Svolvær folk song club ''Lovisa'' in 1968, and the Hamarøy music festival ''Troilltampen'' in 1973. Among his best known songs is the protest song "Kor e hammaren, Edvard" from 1974, with text by Jahn Arill Skogholt, on the population decline of Northern Norway. His first album was ''Det e håp i hænganes snøre'' from 1978. The album contained sixteen songs, some of which had political texts. The album ''Ongan i Lofoten'' from 1982 contained songs for children, and was a cooperation with the Cirani orchestra. His album ''I ly av Lofotveggen'' from 1984 contained self-written material, and also songs based on Petter Dass' poems "En smuk Aftensang" and "Den nordlandske torsk". In 1986 he issued an album with texts for children, ''Lilla Bol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roald Stensby
Roald is a village in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The village is located on the northern part of the island Vigra. Roald is located about north of the city centre of Ålesund. It is connected to the mainland via two undersea tunnels which opened in 1987 (and was extensively upgraded in 2008). Ålesund Airport, Vigra is located south of the village of Roald. Vigra Church is also located a short distance south of Roald. The village has a population (2018) of 943 and a population density of . The village of Roald was the administrative centre of the old Roald Municipality that existed from 1890 until its dissolution in 1964. The former municipality was later renamed Vigra Municipality. Since 1964, it has been a part of Giske Municipality Giske is an island municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The municipality lies north-northwest of the town of Ålesund in the traditional district of Sunnmøre. The municipal centre is Valderhaugs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2017 in Norwegian music. Events January * 12 – The 16th All Ears festival started in Oslo (January 12–15). * 20 – The 36th annual Djangofestival started at Cosmopolite in Oslo (January 20–21). * 21 – Hot Club de Norvège headline at the annual Djangofestival at Cosmopolite in Oslo, Norway. * 28 – Presentation of the Spellemannprisen awards. February * 1 – The 6th Bodø Jazz Open started in Bodø, Norway (February 1–4). * 2 – The 19th Polarjazz Festival started in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (February 2–5). * 4 – The Oslo Operaball was arranged in Oslo (February 4–5). * 9 – The 12th Ice Music Festival started in Geilo, Norway (February 9–11). March * 2 – The By:Larm Festival started in Oslo (March 2–4). * 11 – Selection of the contributor of Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. * 17 – The 60th Narvik Winter Festival started in Narvik (March 17–26). * 29 – T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egil Kapstad
Egil Kapstad (6 August 1940 – 13 July 2017) was a Norwegian jazz pianist, composer and arranger. He wrote the music for more than 50 theatre productions, and composed for film and television drama. Kapstad composed classical works for orchestra, choir, string quartet, and smaller ensembles, and was a chief executive of the association ''Ny Musikk''. He worked as a host in television for NRK. Egil Kapstad's Trio worked as a small orchestra in the Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix of 1965. Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian) (in Norwegian) Career Kapstad was born in Oslo, Norway. He taught jazz history and improvisation at the Musikkonservatoriet i Kristiansand and performed as a pianist on more than 60 albums. Kapstad worked with jazz musician such as Karin Krog, Chet Baker, Red Mitchell, Bjørn Johansen, Bjarne Nerem, Jon Larsen and Magni Wentzel, being also known for his longstanding collaboration with poet Jan Erik Vold. Kapstad received many awards and honors. He received No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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