1955 in Norwegian music explained

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1955 in Norwegian music.

Events

June

• 1 – The 3rd Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (June 1 – 15).^{[1] [2]}

Deaths

October

• 26 – Arne Eggen, composer and organist (born 1881).^[3]

Births

January

• 10 – Ole Henrik Giørtz, jazz pianist, arranger and bandleader.

February

• 27 – Terje Tønnesen, violinist.

April

• 19
  • Rolf Løvland, composer and lyricist (Eurovision Song Contest).
  • Rune Klakegg, jazz pianist and composer.

May

• 18 – Kjetil Bjerkestrand, keyboardist, composer, music arranger and record producer.

June

• 7 – Jon Balke, jazz pianist and composer (Magnetic North Orchestra).

July

• 9 – Jan Kåre Hystad, jazz saxophonist (Bergen Big Band).
• 15 – Pål Thowsen, jazz drummer.

October

• 1 – Morten Gunnar Larsen, jazz pianist and composer.

December

• 28 – Yngve Slettholm, composer.

See also

• 1955 in Norway
• Music of Norway

Notes and References

1. Web site: Festspillhistorier . . 2017-03-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202232544/http://www.fib.no/festspillhistorier/#/tidslinje . 2013-12-02 . dead .
2. Encyclopedia: Festspillene i Bergen . no . Svendsen . Trond Olav . . Kunnskapsforlaget . 2017-02-02 . 2017-03-22.
3. Encyclopedia: Arne Eggen . no . . Morten Eide . Pedersen . . Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . 2009-02-13 . 2017-03-31.