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Egil Hovland

Born: 1924. Died: 2013. Lived in: Norway
Egil Hovland was a composer born in Rade, Norway. He studied at the Oslo Conservatory with Arlid Sandvold and Bjarne Brustad, in Copenhagen with Vagn Holmboe, at Tanglewood with Aaron Copland, and in Florence with Luigi Dallapiccola. He was the organist and choir leader in Fredrikstad from 1949 until his death. His many works include two symphonies, a concerto for trumpet and strings, Music for Ten Instruments, a set of variations for two pianos, and a lament for orchestra. His sacred works include a Norwegian Te Deum, a Gloria, a Magnificat, and numerous works for organ. He was one of the most noted church composers in Norway.

He wrote in diverse styles, including Norwegian-Romantic, Gregorian, neo-classical, twelve-tone, aleatoric, and serial. In 1983, in honor of his work as a composer and organist, he was knighted into the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. In 1992, he received the Fritt Ord Honorary Award. He was one of the most prolific contemporary Norwegian composers of his time.

Individual Folios

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Egil Hovland : Be with Us (Bli Hos Oss)

Egil Hovland : Bow Down Thine Ear, O Lord

Egil Hovland : Credo (Op. 137, No.1)

Egil Hovland : Evening Prayer

Egil Hovland : Gathered in God's Presence

First sung at the opening of the Winter Olympic Games in Norway, the beautiful and melodious anthem is a perfect selection for church and community, with its unison and easy two-part for mixed choir by this Norwegian composer known for his dramatic work Saul. Easy. Available: 2-Part Mixed.