Carin Malmlöf-Forssling (born 1916, d. 2005) was a Swedish organist, choir director and composer. She was born in

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, and completed her early studies in organ and directing in

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in 1937. She continued her studies in composition with Melcher Melchers from 1941-1943 at the Royal Academy of Music in

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. She graduated with a teaching degree in 1942, and then continued her studies in piano and composition with

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. Malmlöf-Forssling completed her education in 1957, and afterward worked as a music teacher and composer.

Works

Selected works include: *''Revival'', 1976 *''Flowings'', 1986 *''Ceremonial Prelude'' for organ, 1937 *''Sonata Svickel'' for solo flute, 1964 *''Orizzonte'' for solo horn, 1981 *''Revival'' for strings, 1976 *''Litania'' for soprano Her works have been recorded and issued on media, including: *''Bluebell of Sweden'', 1985

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