Harald Henschien | |
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![]() Harald Henschien at the Henschien Accordion Factory in Hønefoss in 1954 | |
Born | Øvre Eiker, Norway | May 2, 1902
Died | June 12, 1968 Hønefoss, Norway | (aged 66)
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation(s) | Accordionist, composer, accordion manufacturer, magazine editor |
Harald Trygve Henschien (May 6, 1902 – June 21, 1968) was an accordionist, composer, accordion manufacturer, editor,[1][2][3] and the founder of the music magazine Rytme (Rhythm).[1][4] He started his career as a performing musician at age 13[1] and became a prominent figure in Norwegian accordion and popular music.