Jan Elgarøy

Jan Elgarøy (born 20 December 1930) is a Norwegian organist and composer.

He was born in Moss, and was a brother of astronomer Øystein Elgarøy. His instrument is the organ, and he graduated from the Music Conservatory of Oslo in 1950. He also studied in several European countries. He spent his professional career as the organist of Lambertseter church from 1960 to 1992, and composed several pieces.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Jan Elgarøy". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 7 April 2009.
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