From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Overview of the events of 2009 in Scandinavian music
List of years in Scandinavian music
+...
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2009.
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 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] Film scores and incidental music [ edit ] 8 January – Björn Haugan , 66, Swedish-born Norwegian operatic tenor (born 1942 ).[ 55] 31 January – Erland von Koch , 98, Swedish composer[ 56] 10 February – Eva Gustavson , 91, Norwegian operatic contralto[ 57] 18 February – Miika Tenkula , 34, rock guitarist and songwriter (heart attack)[ 58] 3 March – Flemming Flindt , 72, Danish choreographer[ 59] 11 March – Lars Erstrand , Swedish vibraphonist[ 60] 26 March – Arne Bendiksen , 82, Norway's "father of pop"[ 61] 11 April – Gerda Gilboe , 94, Danish actress and singer[ 62] 1 May – Torstein Grythe , 90, Norwegian choirmaster[ 63] 21 July – Marcel Jacob , 45, Swedish rock musician (suicide)[ 64] 20 November – Elisabeth Söderström , 82, Swedish singer[ 65] 21 November – Gerhard Aspheim , 79, Norwegian trombonist[ 66]
^ "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 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.
^ 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 . Retrieved 18 March 2017 .^ "Kuolleita". Kaleva ^ 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 . 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 Kunnskapsforlaget . Retrieved 4 November 2013 .
