Tag: music
Norway’s Elvis relishes record
Kjell Henning Bjørnestad, better known as "Kjell Elvis," was relishing his latest victory this week after setting a new world record for singing songs...
Sports and summer festivals cancelled
No Norway Cup in Oslo. No "Festspillene" in Bergen. No "Øyafestivalen," billed as one of the most highly acclaimed musical gatherings in Northern Europe....
Philharmonic tunes up again, online
After last year's centennial celebrations with record-large audiences and revenues, the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra suddenly had to cancel the rest of this season when...
Curtain falls for Eurovision entry
Ulrikke Brandstorp was supposed to be Norway's entry in this year's annual Eurovision song contest that was cancelled because of the Corona virus threat....
Norway loses a ‘national treasure’
Jahn Teigen was mostly known as a pop singer, perhaps even a laughable one at that, not least when he dressed up in skeleton...
Aurora song wins Oscar nomination
Disney's "Frozen" films (called Frost in Norwegian) attract lots of tourists to Norway, because of all their ties to Norwegian landscapes, history and also...
Philharmonic mourns Jansons
Music lovers and members of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra were mourning the death over the weekend of former conductor Mariss Jansons. He led the...
Aurora bashed for concerts in Israel
UPDATED: Norwegian pop singer Aurora Aksnes has promoted harmony in the world, but she's struck decidedly sour notes over her plans for two upcoming...
Oslo Philharmonic marks first century
Norway's leading orchestra is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, highlighted by special "birthday concerts" this weekend. Now the Oslo Philharmonic hopes it may...
Band’s retirement sets off ticket frenzy
When one of Norway's most popular bands, Vazelina Bilopphøggers, announced their pending retirement and one final concert next spring, the public responded in a way...
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