1996 in Norwegian music
The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1996 in Norwegian music. Events March 29 – The 23rd Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 29 – 31). May 18 – The annual Eurovision song contest was held in Oslo, Norway at the Oslo Spektrum. 22 – The 24th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 22 – June 2). July 15 – The 36th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 15 – 20). Albums released March 25 – Visible World (ECM Records), by Jan Garbarek Unknown date K Karin Krog Huskonsert I Aurskog – Musikk Av Og Etter Anders Heyerdahl (Meantime Records) Deaths March 14 – Maj Sønstevold, composer, pianist, and music teacher (born 1917). June 5 – Anne-Marie Ørbeck, classical pianist and composer (born 1911). October 9 – Per Asplin, pianist, singer, composer and actor (born 1928). 29 – Robert Levin, classical pianist and composer (born 1912). November 5 – Arne Hendriksen, operatic tenor (born 1911). Births January 29 – Nora Foss al-Jabri, singer. June 15 – Aurora (Aksnes), singer and songwriter. 29 – Alexandra Rotan, singer. September 5 – Sigrid (Solbakk Raabe), singer and songwriter. October 12 – Astrid S(meplass), singer and songwriter. November