1955 in Norwegian music
# 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 Kåre Hystad, jazz saxophonist (Bergen Big Band).
* 15 – Pål Thowsen, jazz drummer.

### October

* 1 – Morten Gunnar Larsen, jazz pianist and composer.

### December

* 28 – Yngve Slettholm, composer.
