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1955 in Norwegian music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year
1955 in
Norwegian music
.
Events
June
1
â The 3rd
Bergen International Festival
started in
Bergen, Norway
(June 1 â 15).
Deaths
October
26
âÂÂ
Arne Eggen
, composer and organist (born
1881
).
Births
January
10
âÂÂ
Ole Henrik Giørtz
, jazz pianist, arranger and bandleader.
February
27
âÂÂ
Terje Tønnesen
, violinist.
April
19
Rolf Løvland
, composer and lyricist (
Eurovision Song Contest
).
Rune Klakegg
, jazz pianist and composer.
May
18
âÂÂ
Kjetil Bjerkestrand
, keyboardist, composer, music arranger and record producer.
June
7
âÂÂ
Jon Balke
, jazz pianist and composer (
Magnetic North Orchestra
).
July
9
âÂÂ
Jan KÃÂ¥re Hystad
, jazz saxophonist (
Bergen Big Band
).
15
âÂÂ
PÃÂ¥l Thowsen
, jazz drummer.
October
1
âÂÂ
Morten Gunnar Larsen
, jazz pianist and composer.
December
28
âÂÂ
Yngve Slettholm
, composer.
See also
1955 in Norway
Music of Norway
References