Toralf Tollefsen Explained

Toralf Louis Tollefsen (August 26, 1914 – November 27, 1994) was a Norwegian concert accordionist from Fredrikstad.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Tollefsen was born in Glemmen^[2] and studied accordion with Ottar E. Akre.^{[1] [2]} He built an international career for himself, performing in Europe, the United States, Australia, and South Africa.^{[1] [4]} In 1947 he performed as a soloist with a symphony orchestra in the Royal Albert Hall.^[2] He received the jury's honorary award in the 1977 Spellemannprisen Awards, a prestigious Norwegian music award similar to the American Grammy Award.^{[1] [2]} Tollefsen died in Oslo.^[2]

Discography

• Verdensartisten Toralf Tollefsen (The World-Renowned Artist Toralf Tollefsen). Sjøholt: Norild Records, 1994. Recordings from 1934 to 1960 issued for Tollefsen's 80th birthday, August 26, 1994^[2]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Store norske leksikon . Toralf Tollefsen . February 3, 2019 . no.
2. Encyclopedia: Norsk biografisk leksikon . Toralf Tollefsen . February 3, 2019 . no.
3. News: Concert Is Scheduled Tonight . The News-Palladium . January 16, 1961 . 5 . . February 3, 2019 .
4. News: Tollefsen Due in Accordion Recital . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . February 25, 1951 . 28 . . February 3, 2019 .