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.
See also 1955 in Norway Music of Norway
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