1917 in Norwegian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1917 in Norwegian music.

Events

• 24 October – The Norwegian Society of Composers (Norsk komponistforening) is founded in Oslo by Gerhard Schjelderup, Eyvind Alnæs and others.

Births

February

• 18 – Eva Gustavson, operatic contralto (died 2009).

April

• 20 – Eva Prytz, operatic soprano (died 1987).

July

• 15 – Reidar Andresen, popular singer and composer (born 2000).

August

• 4 – Ragnar Danielsen, pianist, composer, music arranger, and band leader (died 1976).

September

• 9 – Maj Sønstevold, composer and music teacher (died 1996).

December

• 22 – Hans W. Brimi, farmer, fiddler, and traditional folk music performer (died 1998).

See also

• 1917 in Norway
• Music of Norway

References