The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2009.
Events
- 13 January – Swedish band Lord Belial cancel all planned activities after their drummer, Micke Backelin, develops a hearing problem.[1]
- 17 January – Copenhagen's new concert hall, Koncerthuset, is officially opened by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.[2]
- 23 January – Mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland is awarded the Nordlysprisen 2009 at Nordlysfestivalen.[3]
- 31 January – Niels Brinck wins the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009, with "Believe Again", written by Lars Halvor Jensen, Martin Michael Larsson and Ronan Keating. A new voting format is used for the competition.[4]
- 1 February – Lead vocalist Petri Lindroos leaves Finnish band Norther, to be replaced by Aleksi Sihvonen.[5]
- 5 February – Swedish band Steel Attack announce that guitarist Simon Johansson is leaving.[6]
- 8 February – At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, the award for Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (With Orchestra) goes to Hilary Hahn with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen.[7]
- 23 February – Iceland's Ólafur Arnalds and the Faroes' Janus Rasmussen announce the recording debut of their new duo, Kiasmos.[8]
- March – Norwegian musician Varg Vikernes is released from prison on parole after 16 years served for the murder of another musician, Øystein Aarseth (aka Euronymous).[9]
- 30 March – Vocalist Roland Johansson announces he is leaving Swedish band Sonic Syndicate. He is later replaced by Nathan James Biggs.[10]
- 15 May – Hrafna Hanna Elísa Herbertsdóttir wins the fourth series of Idol stjörnuleit, Iceland's version of Pop Idols.[11]
- 16 May – Belarus-born Alexander Rybak wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow for Norway with the song "Fairytale".[12]
- 10 June – The complete version of Frederik Magle's Cantabile is premièred at the Koncerthuset, Copenhagen, at a concert to celebrate the 75th birthday of Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark, on whose poems the work was based.[13]
- 18 June – The Norwegian Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra, Nordnorsk Opera og Symfoniorkester, is founded in Tromsø.[14]
- 25 July – Masterplan announce that Norwegian vocalist Jørn Lande has returned to the band.[15]
- 2 November – Hymn to Life – Entr'acte, the autobiography of former Stratovarius member Timo Tolkki, is published through Goldenworks Ltd./Blacksmith Ltd.[16]
- 11 November – Mikkel Sandager, Morten Sandager and Mike Park announce that they are leaving Danish band Mercenary.[17]
- 11 December – Performers at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo include Amadou & Mariam, Alexander Rybak, Donna Summer, Lang Lang and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.[18]
- 22 December – Per Eriksson and Niklas Sandin join Katatonia after the Norrman brothers leave the band.[19]
New works
Film scores and incidental music
Albums released
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Deaths
- 8 January – Björn Haugan, 66, Swedish-born Norwegian operatic tenor (born 1942).[56]
- 31 January – Erland von Koch, 98, Swedish composer[57]
- 10 February – Eva Gustavson, 91, Norwegian operatic contralto[58]
- 18 February – Miika Tenkula, 34, rock guitarist and songwriter (heart attack)[59]
- 3 March – Flemming Flindt, 72, Danish choreographer[60]
- 11 March – Lars Erstrand, Swedish vibraphonist[61]
- 26 March – Arne Bendiksen, 82, Norway's "father of pop"[62]
- 11 April – Gerda Gilboe, 94, Danish actress and singer[63]
- 1 May – Torstein Grythe, 90, Norwegian choirmaster[64]
- 21 July – Marcel Jacob, 45, Swedish rock musician (suicide)[65]
- 20 November – Elisabeth Söderström, 82, Swedish singer[66]
- 21 November – Gerhard Aspheim, 79, Norwegian trombonist[67]
References
- ^ "Lord Belial Calls It Quits". www.metalunderground.com. 13 January 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Danish radio". wb-sg.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Fikk årets Nordlyspris" (in Norwegian). Lofotposten. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Charlotte Jensen (12 January 2009). "New voting format in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009". EuroVisionary. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "NORTHER Announces New Singer". Blabbermouth. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "STEEL ATTACK Part Ways With Guitarist Simon Johansson; Introduce Replacement". Ultimate Metal. 5 February 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ David Schulman. "Hilary Hahn: the 2009 Grammy winner in her own words ..." PRX. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Kiasmos". Europavox. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Varg Vikernes ute på prøve". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Oslo, Norway. NTB. 10 March 2009. Archived from the original on 12 March 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Sonic Syndicate- New vocalist announced". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ "15.05.2009 - HRAFNA HANNA IDOL STJARNA ÍSLANDS 2009". Djúpivogur. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Евровидение-2020: лучшие выступления Норвегии на конкурсе". STB.ua. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ a b "HKH Prinsgemalens 75-års Galla" (in Danish). DR - Danish Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ "Nordnorsk Opera og Symfoniorkester" (in Norwegian). Skift.no. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Jørn Lande Returns". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
- ^ "Former Stratovarius leader Timo Tolkki to publish autobiography". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ "Mercenary parts way with drummer, singer and keyboardist". Mercenary.dk. Archived from the original on 14 November 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ^ "Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2009 Setlists". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Katatonia Lineup Changes". Blabbermouth.net. 22 December 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Juha Torvinen (15 March 2009). "Kalevi Aho: "Music must communicate"". Finnish Music Quarterly. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Works". The International Anders Eliasson Society. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Biography". Tiina-Maija Koskela website. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ "Magnus Lindberg - Graffiti". Boosey & Hawkes. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ Rautavaara, Einojuhani (2009). "Towards the Horizon". Boosey & Hawkes. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ Sanderson, Blair. "Leila Josefowicz / Esa-Pekka Salonen Esa-Pekka Salonen: Out of Nowhere - Violin Concerto; Nyx". allmusic.com. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ "Music – Musik". Marie Samuelsson website. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ Barry, Robert (4 October 2019). "Reviews | Kristian Eidnes Andersen | Antichrist OST". The Quietus. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo". Milan Records. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ Platt, Hugh (3 December 2008). "Interview: Deathstars – "2008 was my worst year ever."". Thrash Hits. Archived from the original on 23 January 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2008.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. 2009 in Scandinavian music at AllMusic
- ^ "This Ending "Dead Harvest"". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Intervju: Syster Sol skiner åter med full kraft". Kingsize magazine (in Swedish). 10 June 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "Arch Enemy's Manifesto out now". Blabbermouth.net. 4 March 2009. Archived from the original on 11 March 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- ^ Nightwish-Shop Archived 2009-02-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Dark The Suns Reveals New Album "All Ends in Silence" Details". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Review: Engram". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
- ^ Doug Gibson. "Ajattara Announces New Album "Noitumaa" Release Date". Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Bloodbound Reveals New Album, "Tabula Rasa," Artwork". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ "All Music - Unanimated - In the Light of Darkness Overview". Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Jim Burt (June 2009). "Amoral – Show Your Colors". Rock Sound. 123 (80): 12. ISSN 1465-0185
- ^ Gromen, Mark (12 September 2009). "Amberian Dawn – The Clouds Of Northern Thunder". Bravewords.com. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Alexander Rybak: Fairytales – VG Nett om Melodi Grand Prix". Vg.no. 27 May 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
- ^ "Madder Mortem – Official Website". Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Sonata Arctica guitarist's "Fire-Hearted": More details revealed". Archived from the original on 12 September 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ "Worlds I create". Metal Temple magazine. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "The Dukebox". Archived from the original on 31 October 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ^ John Kelman (9 May 2010). "Solveig Slettahjell / Slow Motion Orchestra: Tarpan Seasons". All About Jazz. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Thom Jurek. 2009 in Scandinavian music at AllMusic. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ "Basshunter – Bass Generation (album)". swedishcharts.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Raziq Rauf (1 October 2009). "BBC Review". Retrieved 2 November 2009.
- ^ Doug Gibson. "Decadence Reveals New Album "Chargepoint" Details". Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2009.
- ^ "Waltari: New album 'Below Zero' due next month". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ Fordham, John (15 October 2009). "Tord Gustavsen Ensemble: Restored, Returned (ECM) – Review". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ "Katatonia - Night is the New Day review". metalstorm.net.
- ^ Mitch Booth (30 December 2009). "Album Reviews : Yngwie Malmsteen – High Impact". Metal Obsession. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ Norwegian Opera Singer Björn Haugan Dies (ILGCN) Archived 2009-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Erland von Koch". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 25 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Eva Gustavson". Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian). 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
- ^ "Kuolleita". Kaleva (66/2009): 6. 8 March 2009.
- ^ Jack Anderson (12 March 2009). "Flemming Flindt, Dancer, Dies at 72". The New York Times. p. B9.
- ^ "Everything is Fine - Lars Erstrand". CDGO. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Solholm, Rolleiv (27 March 2009). "Arne Bendiksen has died". The Norway Post. Norwegian News Agency. Archived from the original on 1 April 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
- ^ "Gerda Gilboe" (in Danish). Danish Film Institute. Archived from the original on 21 May 2006. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
- ^ Østby, Erik. "Torstein Grythe". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
- ^ Soto, Jeff Scott. "Marcel Jacob: January 30, 1964 - July 21, 2009". Jeff Scott Soto: Official Site. Archived from the original on 24 July 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ^ Blyth, Alan (21 November 2009). "Elisabeth Söderström obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (25 November 2009). "Gerhard Aspheim Biography". Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 4 November 2013.