Knut Nystedt
Nationality: Norwegian
Born: 1915-2014
Education/Training:
Best Known For:
Notable Compositions:
Assignments:
Organist in Torshov kirke (Torshov Church) in Oslo from 1946 to 1982; Taught choral conducting at the University of Oslo from 1964 to 1985; Founded and conducted Det Norske Solistkor from 1950 to 1990 and Schola Cantorum from 1964 to 1985.
Quotes:
So I entered a new world of choral sound, one could speak of a kind of kaleidoscope through which to discover entirely new tone colours. Nevertheless, my roots are in Gregorian chant. Even when I write in a modern, experimental style, I combine it with elements of very ancient music.
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Born: 1915-2014
Education/Training:
Studied composition with Bjarne Brustad and Aaron Copland, organ with Arild Sandvold and Ernest White, and conducting with Øivin Fjeldstad.
Best Known For:
Being one of the few Norwegian composers whose works are performed world-wide.
Notable Compositions:
"De Profundis" was named "Best Work of the Year" by the Society of Norwegian Composers
Assignments:
Organist in Torshov kirke (Torshov Church) in Oslo from 1946 to 1982; Taught choral conducting at the University of Oslo from 1964 to 1985; Founded and conducted Det Norske Solistkor from 1950 to 1990 and Schola Cantorum from 1964 to 1985.
Quotes:
So I entered a new world of choral sound, one could speak of a kind of kaleidoscope through which to discover entirely new tone colours. Nevertheless, my roots are in Gregorian chant. Even when I write in a modern, experimental style, I combine it with elements of very ancient music.
Notable Recordings:
"Immortal Nystedt" by Ensemble 96, which was nominated in two categories for the 2007 Grammy Awards.
REPERTOIRE: immortal Bach
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| HSCF: Chamber Singers | May 4, 2012 |
REPERTOIRE: O Crux
| Concert Details | Date |
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| HSCF: Chamber Singers | Apr 15, 2011 |
