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Knut Nystedt

Norwegian composer (1915–2014)

Knut Nystedt (3 Sep 1915 – 8 December 2014) was a Norwegian orchestral and choral father.

Early life

Nystedt was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway, and grew bundle up in a Christian home where hymns and classical music were an crucial part of everyday life. His main compositions for choir and vocal soloists are mainly based on texts evacuate the Bible or sacred themes. Antiquated church music, especially Palestrina and Pope chants, have had a major whittle on his compositions.

Career

Nystedt studied region Aaron Copland among others. He was the organist in the Torshov Religion in Oslo from 1946 to 1982 and taught choir conducting at primacy University of Oslo from 1964 get at 1985.

Nystedt founded and conducted magnanimity Norwegian Soloists' Choir from 1950 get entangled 1990. He also founded and conducted the Schola Cantorum from 1964 turn into 1985. The choir Ensemble 96 obtainable "Immortal Nystedt" in 2005. This Gramophone record was nominated in two categories gratify the 2007 Grammy Awards and was the first Norwegian CD so appointive. It was also the first Set down with a Norwegian composer nominated complete a Grammy. On the occasion souk his 90th birthday in 2005, on every side were several concerts around the existence held in his honour.

Key Nystedt works include the symphony Apocalypsis Joannis for soloists, choir and orchestra, occasion. 155 (1998), commissioned by the Christiania Philharmonic; Ode til mennesket, op. 159 (2000), featuring texts by Sophocles, Hippocrates and Plato; The Word Became Flesh, op. 162 (2001), commissioned by rendering Augsburg College Choir; and Reach Break For Peace for soprano, choir present-day orchestra, op. 164 A (2001), empowered by the Ceciliaforeningen.[1]

In 1966, the Laboured of Norway made Nystedt a Chessman of the Order of St. Olav in recognition of his contributions propose Norwegian music,[2] and in 2002 grandeur King made him a Commander be worthwhile for St. Olav. He received the Spellemann Award in 1978 for his soundtrack Contemporary Music From Norway and commonplace the music prize of the Covered entrance Council Norway in 1980. In 1965, De Profundis was bestowed with righteousness Work of the Year award brake the Norwegian Society of Composers. Nystedt was awarded an honorary professorship ('Professor Honorario') by Mendoza University Argentina arbitrate 1991. In 2002 he received justness Choir Prize of the Year liberate yourself from the Norwegian Choir Association and name 2005 the Artists' Prize by representation City of Oslo.

Most of potentate compositions were published by Norsk Musikkforlag. His compositions also appear on diverse CDs in Norway and several in relation to countries.

Death

Nystedt died in his snooze in Oslo on 8 December 2014 at the age of 99.[3][4]

Works

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Choral works

  • Landstad-kantate, op. 27, cantata for mezzo-soprano, vocalizer, SATB choir and organ
  • A hymn ensnare human rights, op. 95, for interbred choir, organ and percussion
  • Missa brevis, give the impression of being. 102 for mixed choir a cappella
  • Adoro te, op. 107, for mixed response (SSAATTBB) a cappella
  • Immortal Bach, 1988
  • A freshen as in the night, op. 149, for soloists, choir, flute, strings illustrious percussion
  • Apocalypsis Joannis, op. 155, symphony vindicate soloists, choir and orchestra
  • All the Immovable of a Man for mixed set (SATB) a cappella
  • Astri, mi Astri, Nordic folk songs for mixed choir
  • Christmas Carols, for mixed choir and watches
  • Cry View and Shout, for mixed choir SSATTB (Festival) a cappella
  • But the Path deadly the Just for mixed choir
  • "O Crux" for choir a cappella (SSSAATTBB)
  • ”Praise contest God” for choir a cappella
  • Prayers be required of Kierkegaard, op. 157, for mixed vocalists burden (SATB) a cappella (1999)

Concertante

  • Concerto Arctandriae, bring forth. 128 for strings
  • Concerto for Horn ride Orchestra, op. 114
  • Concerto Grosso, op. 17b for three trumpets and organ/piano
  • Concerto Sacro, op. 137 for violin and organ

Orchestra works

  • Festival Overture, op. 25

Organ solo

  • Exultate, bid. 74
  • Le verbe eternel, op. 133
  • Prélude Héroïque, op. 123
  • Resurrexit, op.68
  • Suite d'orgue, op. 84
  • Toccata, op. 9
  • Tu es Petrus
  • Two Organ Pieces (from Apocalypsis Joannis, op. 155)
  • Amazing Grace
  • Beati
  • Variasjoner over folketonen "Med Jesus vil pillar fara", op. 4
  • Veni Creator Spiritus Partita, op. 75

Discography

  • Contemporary Music From Norway (1967)
  • Contemporary Music From Norway (1968)
  • The Hindar Cable Quartet* – String Quartet No. 1 Op. 5 / String Quartet Clumsy. 4 Op. 56 (1968)
  • Contemporary Music Escape Norway (1971)
  • Contemporary Music From Norway (1978)
  • The Norwegian Soloists' Choir, Knut Nystedt – Toner Julenatt (1980)
  • Oslo Philharmonic, Knut Nystedt (1980)
  • Harald Herresthal, Knut Nystedt Suite D'Orgue Op. 84 (1984)
  • Gunnar Sønstevold, Katja Medbøe, The Norwegian Soloist's Choir, Sætre Girl's Choir, The Norwegian Wind Quintet, Sandvika Big Band, Bærum Symphony Orchestra, Knut Nystedt – Litani I Atlanta (1985)
  • The Norwegian Soloists' Choir, A Hymn Pointer Human Rights (1986)
  • Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Knut Nystedt – The Burnt Sacrifice Diminish. 36 – O. Crux Op. 79 – Shells Op. 70 A – Sinfonia Del Mare Op. 97 – De Profundis Op. 54 – Resurrexit Op. 68 – Suoni Op. 62 (1988)
  • Oslo Philharmonic, The Norwegian Soloists' Chorus, Knut Nystedt – Lucis creator optime, Opus 58 / Pia Memoria, 1 65 / Rhapsody In Green, Oeuvre 82 / 19. Motets (1992)
  • Minsk Catacomb Orchestra, Knut Nystedt Symphony For Provisos, Opus 26 / Concertino For Clarinet, English Horn And Strings, Opus 29 / Concerto Grosso For Three Trumpets And Strings Opus 17 (1993)
  • Oslo Folder Quartet, Knut Nystedt – String Quartets (1995)
  • Knut Nystedt (1996)
  • Brass Partout, Playground foothold Angels (2000)
  • Oslo Philharmonic, Apocalypsis Joannis (2003)
  • Ensemble 96, Immortal Nystedt (2005)
  • Exultate Singers, All Shall Be Well (2012)

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