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2011 In Norwegian Music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2011 in Music of Norway, Norwegian music. Events January * 26 – The very first Bodø Jazz Open started in Bodø (town), Bodø (January 26–29). * 28 ** Nordlysfestivalen started in Tromsø (city), Tromsø (January 28 – February 5). ** Marit Sandvik (vocals) was awarded the Nordlysprisen 2011 at Nordlysfestivalen. February * 3 – The Polarjazz Festival 2011 started in Longyearbyen (February 3 – 7). * 9 – Kristiansund Opera Festival opened (February 9 – 20). March April * 15 – Vossajazz starts in Voss (April 15–17). * 16 ** Mari Kvien Brunvoll was awarded Vossajazzprisen 2011. ** Mathias Eick performs the commissioned work ''Voss'' at Vossajazz * 27 ** Bergenfest 2011 started in Bergen (city), Bergen (April 27 – May 1). ** SoddJazz 2011 started in Inderøy Municipality, Nord-Trøndelag (April 27 – May 1). May * 25 ** The start of Bergen International Music Festival Festspillene i Bergen (Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morten Qvenild - Kongsberg Kirke April 2011
Morten is a common male given name in Denmark and Norway. Approximately 22,138 have this name as a given name in Norway and about 52 people have it as a surname. The origin of the surname is less clear. Notable people with the name include: People with the given name *Morten Abel, Norwegian singer *Morten Andersen, Danish kicker in American football *Morten Arnfred, Danish film director and screenwriter *Morten Berglia, Norwegian orienteering competitor *Morten Berre, Norwegian footballer *Morten Bertolt, Danish footballer *Morten Bisgaard, Danish footballer *Morten Bjørlo, Norwegian footballer *Morten Bo, Danish photographer *Morten Breum, Danish DJ and producer known by his mononym Morten *Morten Bruun, Danish football player *Morten Brørs, Norwegian cross-country skier *Morten Børup, Danish educator *Morten Christensen (other), Morten Christensen, several people *Morten Christiansen (other), Morten Christiansen, multiple people *Morten Daland, Norwegian handb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergenfest
Bergenfest (initiated in 1993 under the name OleBlues) is an annual music festival held in the month of June, in Bergen, Norway, at the Bergenhus Fortress. History It started out as an intimate blues and Americana festival, situated at various venues in the city center of Bergen. Bergenfest has since then grown into what is now one of the leading music events in Norway, with a much more diverse music profile and a significantly bigger audience. In 2012, the festival changed to an outdoor event, and are now situated in the historically and aesthetically stimulating surroundings at Bergenhus Fortress. Notable performances *(2011) - Alela Diane, Emmylou Harris, Imelda May, Jason Isbell *(2012) - Ane Brun, Billy Talent, Ingrid Michaelson, Jonathan Wilson, Patti Smith, Turboneger *(2013) - Amy Macdonald, Band of Horses, CC Cowboys, Imagine Dragons, Mark Knopfler, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Susanne Sundfør *(2014) - Agnes Obel, Blondie, Frank Turner, Highasakite, John Maye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notodden
is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Aust-Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Notodden. Other population centres include the villages of Bolkesjø, Gransherad, Heddal, Hjuksebø, Hjuksevelta, Rudsgrendi, Tinnoset, and Yli. The municipality is the 118th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Notodden is the 94th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 13,025. The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 4.2% over the previous 10-year period. Norway's largest stave church, Heddal Stave Church, is located in Heddal, a few kilometres west the municipal centre. Notodden Airport, is located west of the town of Notodden, along the European route E134 highway. Norsk Hydro was founded in this town. Notodden is well known for the annual Notodden Blues Festival, which is considered one of the best blues festivals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notodden Blues Festival
Notodden Blues Festival (NBF) is one of the largest blues music festivals in Europe and the largest in Scandinavia. The festival is held in Notodden, Norway, usually the first weekend August. It has been running annually since 1988. The festival does not aim to be the biggest of its type, but to become Europe's "largest blues experience", which is reflected in their emphasis on quality over quantity. History In 1988, thirteen local blues enthusiasts gave their personal guarantee to the bank and were granted a cash credit, and the first Notodden Blues Festival took place. The credit from the bank turned out to be unnecessary, and the festival soon became one of Norway's most popular music festivals. Today, the Notodden Blues Festival is the largest "pure" blues festival in Scandinavia, expanding from 2,000 sold tickets (Norwegian krone, NOK 200,000 gross ticket sales) to 24,500 sold tickets (NOK 12,000,000 gross ticket sales) in 17 years. Organization NBF is an ideal organizatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moldejazz
Molde International Jazz Festival (MIJF) or Moldejazz (established 1961 in Molde Municipality) takes place annually in July, and is known as one of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe. It was initiated by the local Storyville Jazz Club. Since 1964 it has received government support, and the government Buddy Award was for several years awarded at this festival. To the extent Molde festival operates with records, is probably the bassist Bjørn Kjellemyr holder of "Most festivals in a row" musicians record. In 2015 he visits Moldejazz for the 17th time in row as performer. Two club gigs with Dag Arnesen's band is on the program for the versatile bassist. Guttorm Guttormsen (1974), Jon Balke (1975), Karin Krog (1978), Knut Riisnæs (1984), Terje Rypdal (1985, 1986, 1988) and Jon Eberson (1987, 1989) are among the artists he has visited Moldejazz through the years. Celebrity jazz artists Artist in residence *2000: Chick Corea *2001: Pat Metheny *2002: Paal Nilssen-Love *200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oslo, Norway
Oslo ( or ; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of towns and cities in Norway, most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a Counties of Norway, county and a Municipalities of Norway, municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,064,235 in 2022, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of in 2021. During the Viking Age, the area was part of Viken (region), Viken. Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a kjobstad, ''kaupstad'' or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a diocese of Oslo, bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around the year 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from Kalmar Union, 1397 to 1523 and again from Denmark–Norway, 1536 to 1814 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of Christian IV of Denmark, King Chr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Wood (music Festival)
Norwegian Wood was an annual music festival in Oslo, Norway, held in Frognerbadet. The name of the festival refers to the Beatles song "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)". History Norwegian Wood was initiated in 1992 by Jørgen Roll, Sten Fredriksen and Haakon Hartvedt. The first two festivals were held on Bærums Verk in Bærum, but the festival was moved to Frognerbadet in 1994. Notable artists who have appeared on the festival include Johnny Cash, Jethro Tull, Van Morrison, Savoy, Bo Kaspers Orkester, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, the Kinks, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Jaga Jazzist, Madrugada, Suede, Faithless, Wilco, James Taylor, Sting, Linkin Park, Audioslave, the Dandy Warhols and Counting Crows. The number of tickets sold for the festival numbered 8,000 in 2009. 2017 was the final year Norwegian Wood took place. The responsible company behind the festival declared bankruptcy in autumn of that year, and later attempts to revive it has pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Koranyi
Jakob Koranyi (born 28 May 1983 in Stockholm) is a Swedish cellist The violoncello ( , ), commonly abbreviated as cello ( ), is a middle pitched bowed (sometimes pizzicato, plucked and occasionally col legno, hit) string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually intonation (music), tuned i ... with Hungarian background as the family name indicates (Korányi). He won the Swedish Young Musician competition in 2002, The Ljunggrenska Prize in 2004 and the Swedish Soloist Prize in 2006. He is winner of 2nd Grand Prix and special prize for best interpretation of the Shostakovich Concerto No. 1 at the Rostropovich Competition in Paris in 2009. He has been awarded prizes and scholarships from numerous international festivals and foundations, such as the Prix d'Honneur and Ferminich Prize at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland. He has also won all the major Swedish competitions including the prestigious Swedish Soloist Prize in 2006 that launched his debut record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nattjazz
Bergen International Jazz Festival or Nattjazz, is one of the largest jazz festivals of Norway. The festival has a musical profile with an emphasis on ethnic and jazz, contemporary jazz. It is held annually in late May, coinciding with Festspillene i Bergen, and is located at Verftet in Bergen Municipality. Biography The festival was arranged for the first time in 1972 at ''Håndverkeren'' in Bergen (city), Bergen (now closed). It moved to ''Studentsenteret'' in 1978 (now demolished and rebuilt), and eventually to ''USF Verftet'' in 1994. In 2012 Nattjazz was held in different localities in ''Vågsbunnen'' because of the reconstructions of ''USF Verftet''. During the course of the festival most concerts are held indoors, but with some outdoor concerts too. The festival has also collaborated with other events, such as Festspillene i Bergen in Grieghallen. Inside the ''USF Verftet'' there have been concerts on four different stages and the public bought admission to the house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Festspillene I Bergen
Bergen International Festival () is an annual international music and cultural festival in Bergen, Norway. In Spring 2022, Lars Petter Hagen took over as festival director. Biography The Bergen International festival is the largest festival in the Nordic countries in its genre and has a large number of activities in music, dance, literature, visual arts, folklore, etc. The festival is held over fourteen days from the end of May to the start of June and is located in numerous places like the Grieg Hall, Haakon's Hall, Troldhaugen, Lysøen, Siljustøl as well as streets and town squares of Bergen. In the same time span the International Jazz Festival, Nattjazz, takes place in Bergen. The first festival that started on 1 June 1953, exactly 55 years after its predecessor and source of inspiration, the first music festival in Norway Edvard Grieg's ''Bergen Music Festival'' starting on the 26 June 1898. The model was the Salzburg Festival, and the initiative came partly from op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nord-Trøndelag
Nord-Trøndelag (; "North Trøndelag") was a counties of Norway, county constituting the northern part of the present-day Trøndelag county in Norway. It bordered the old Sør-Trøndelag ("South Trøndelag") county as well as the county of Nordland. To the west is the Norwegian Sea (Atlantic Ocean), and to the east is Jämtland in Sweden. The county was established in 1804 when the old Trondhjems amt was divided into two: Nordre Trondhjems amt and Sør-Trøndelag, Søndre Trondhjems amt. In 2016, the two county councils voted to merge (back) into a single county on 1 January 2018. As of 1 January 2014, the county had 135,142 inhabitants, making it the country's fourth-least populated county. The largest municipalities are Stjørdal Municipality, Stjørdal, Steinkjer Municipality, Steinkjer (the county seat), Levanger Municipality, Levanger, Namsos Municipality, Namsos, and Verdal Municipality, Verdal, all with between 24,000 and 12,000 inhabitants. The economy is primarily cente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inderøy Municipality
Inderøy is a List of municipalities of Norway, municipality in Trøndelag Counties of Norway, county, Norway. It is part of the Innherad Districts of Norway, region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Straumen, Trøndelag, Straumen. Other villages include Framverran, Gangstadhaugen, Hylla, Kjerknesvågen, Kjerringvika, Røra, Sakshaug, Sandvollan, Småland, Inderøy, Småland, Trongsundet, Utøya, Inderøy, Utøya, Vangshylla, and Venneshamn. The municipality is primarily an agricultural community, but also has some industry. The municipality is the 247th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Inderøy is the 147th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 6,938. The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 3.2% over the previous 10-year period. General information The prestegjeld, parish of Inderøy was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
