The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1966 in Norwegian music.
Events
May The 14th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway.
June The 3rd Kongsberg Jazz Festival started in Kongsberg, Norway.
July The 6th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway.
Unknown date Arne Bendiksen – "Intet er nytt under solen", performed by Åse Kleveland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966. Harald Sæverud – Symphony no 9
Albums released
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K Karin Krog Jazz Moments (Sonet Records)
Deaths
January 24 – Pauline Hall (78), writer, music critic, and composer (born 1890).
May 13 – Henrik Adam Due, violinist (born 1891).
Births
January 10 – Kristin Sevaldsen, jazz saxophonist, composer, and music producer.
April 12 – Nils-Olav Johansen, entertainer, jazz guitarist, and singer (Farmers Market). 16 Jarle Vespestad, jazz drummer and percussionist. Mai Britt Normann, singer and songwriter.
May 2 – Kristin von der Goltz, cellist. 18 – Ruth Olina Lødemel, soprano, dancer, actor and composer.
August 7 – Torstein Ellingsen, drummer and music producer. 14 – Øystein Baadsvik, tuba soloist and chamber musician.
June 19 – Silje Nergaard, jazz vocalist and songwriter.
September 3 – Sébastien Dubé, upright bassist. 15 – Håvard Gimse, classical pianist.
October 1 – Siri Gellein, jazz vocalist and journalist. 26 – Sverre Gjørvad, jazz drummer and composer.
November 5 – Øystein B. Blix, jazz trombonist and sound designer.
December 5 – Hildegunn Øiseth, jazz trumpeter and hornist. 11 – Erik Honoré, writer, musician, record producer and sound engineer.
See also 1966 in Norway Music of Norway Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966
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