Sigurd Islandsmoen

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Sigurd Islandsmoen

Sigurd Islandsmoen (born August 27, 1881 in Bagn ( Sør-Aurdal ), † July 1, 1964 ) was a Norwegian composer. He studied at the Music Conservatory in Oslo and later in Leipzig , where Max Reger was his teacher. From 1916 to 1961 he was organist at the church in Moss . He composed numerous oratorios , orchestral works, chamber music , piano, organ and choral works.

Works (in selection)

  • Israel i cape of captivity (premiere: 1931)
  • Heimat frå Babel (premiere: 1934)
  • Requiem (1935–1936, WP: 1943)
  • Missa solemnis (WP: 1954)
  • Gudrun Laugvar
  • Two symphonies
  • Norsk overture
personal data
SURNAME Islandsmoen, Sigurd
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Norwegian composer
DATE OF BIRTH August 27, 1881
PLACE OF BIRTH Bagn
DATE OF DEATH July 1, 1964