Egil hovland biography

Norwegian composer (1924–2013)

Egil Hovland (October 18, 1924 – February 5, 2013) was a Norwegian composer.^[1]

Hovland was born in Råde.

He studied at the Oslo conservatory with Arild 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 choirleader 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.

Egil Hovland was a Norwegian composer.

Egil Hovland (18 October , Råde, Norway – 5 February , Fredrikstad, Norway) was a Norwegian composer, organist and choir director.

Hovland was born in Råde.

Hovland, Egil, Norwegian organist, music critic, and composer; b.

Biography: Egil Hovland () is one of Norway's most productive contemporary composers, and also, perhaps, the one whose works are most frequently performed.

His sacred works include a Norwegian Te Deum, a Gloria, a Magnificat, and numerous works for organ, and he was one of Norway's most noted church composers.

He wrote in diverse styles, including Norwegian-Romantic, Gregorian, neo-classical, twelve-tone, aleatoric, and serial.

In honor of his work as a composer and organist, 1983 he was knighted into the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.