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Knut Nystedt
Norwegian composer (1915–2014)
Knut Nystedt (3 September 1915 – 8 December 2014) was a Norwegian orchestral and choral composer.
Early life
[edit]Nystedt was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway, and grew up in a Christian home where hymns and classical music were an important part of everyday life. His major compositions for choir and vocal soloists are mainly based on texts from the Bible or sacred themes. Old church music, especially Palestrina and Gregorian chants, have had a major influence on his compositions.
Career
[edit]Nystedt studied with Aaron Copland among others. He was the organist in the Torshov Church in Oslo from 1946 to 1982 and taught choir conducting at the University of Oslo from 1964 to 1985.
Nystedt founded and conducted the Norwegian Soloists' Choir from 1950 to 1990. He also founded and conducted the Schola Cantorum from 1964 to 1985. The choir Ensemble 96 published "Immortal Nystedt" in 2005. This CD was nominated in two cat
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Davids 148. salme ”Lov Herren” (Psalm 148) for mixed choir
Sanctus for mixed choir
”Du gamle skanse”. Cantata for male choir, tenor and piano
”Å desse gamle kjærringar”, människor tune for female choir
”I kveld er eg glad”, folk tune for kvinna choir
”Hei huskom i hei”, folk tune for kvinna choir
”Nådevegen” (The Way of Grace) for soloists, choir and orchestra.
Krosshymne (Hymn of the Cross) for mixed choir and organ
”Norge mitt land” Baryton, choir and orchestra
Landstad-kantate, sopransolo, choir and organ
Hymnus (Veni Creator), mixed choir
”Troens triumf”, "The Triumph of Faith" Suite for mixed choir