About Jan Elgarøy
Lived 1930 – 2018 (aged 87). Jan Elgarøy was a Norwegian composer and organist.
Jan Elgarøy (20 December 1930 − 24 June 2018) was a Norwegian organist and composer.
He was born in Moss, and was a brother of astronomer Øystein Elgarøy. His instrument was the organ, and he graduated from the Music Conservatory of Oslo in 1950. He also studied in several European countries. He spent most of his professional career as the organist of Lambertseter Church from 1960 to 1992, and composed several pieces.
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Who was Jan Elgarøy?
Norwegian musician (1930–2018)
When was Jan Elgarøy born?
Jan Elgarøy was born on 20 December 1930.
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Jan Elgarøy died on 24 June 2018.
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Jan Elgarøy was a composer and organist.
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Jan Elgarøy was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Elgarøy. https://biography.guide/jan-elgaroy/
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