1955 in Norwegian music

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).

Deaths

October

• 26 – Arne Eggen, composer and organist (born 1881).

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 KÃ¥re Hystad, jazz saxophonist (Bergen Big Band).
• 15 – PÃ¥l 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

References