Egil Hovland (October 18, 1924 – February 5, 2013) was a

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composer. Hovland was born in

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. He studied at the

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conservatory with Arild Sandvold and

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, in

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with

Vagn Holmboe Vagn Gylding Holmboe (, 20 December 1909 – 1 September 1996) was a Danish composer and teacher. Life Vagn Holmboe was born in Horsens, Jutland, into a merchant family of dedicated amateur musicians. Both parents played the piano. His fa ...

, at

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with

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, and in

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with

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. He was the organist and

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from 1949 until his death. His many works include two symphonies, a

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for trumpet and strings, ''Music for Ten Instruments'', a set of variations for two pianos, and a

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for orchestra. His sacred works include a ''Norwegian Te Deum'', a

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, a

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, and numerous works for organ, and he was one of the most noted church composers of Norway. He wrote in diverse styles, including Norwegian-Romantic, Gregorian, neo-classical,

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, and serial. In honor of his work as a composer and organist, in 1983 he was knighted into

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. In 1992, he received the

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. He was one of the most productive contemporary Norwegian composers.

Compositions

Works for orchestra

* 1951 ''Festival Ouverture'' opus 18 * 1952–1953 Symphony No. 1—''Symphonia Veris'' opus 20 * 1954–1955 Symphony No. 2, opus 24 * 1955 Concertino for 3 Trumpets and Strings, opus 23 * 1962 ''Concert Ouverture'' for orchestra, opus 39b * 1963 ''Lamenti per orchestra'' opus 43 * 1967 ''Fanfare and Choral'' for orchestra, opus 54b * 1968 ''Lilja—(Salomos høysang)'' opus 61, for speaker and orchestra * 1969 Rhapsody for symphony orchestra opus 65 * 1970 Symphony No. 3, for reciter, mixed choir, and orchestra, opus 30—Text: from the

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and O. Medbøe * 1970 ''The Most Beautiful Rose'' for speaker, 4 sopranos, orchestra, organ, and piano—Text:

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* 1972 Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra, opus 76 * 1974 Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, opus 81 * 1975 ''Noël-variations'' for orchestra, opus 84 * 1976–1977 Concerto No.1 for Piano and Orchestra, opus 91 * 1978 ''Tombeau de Bach'' suite, opus 95 * 1980 ''Intrada'' opus 105, for mixed choir (SATB), congregation, 2 brass ensembles (3 horns, 3 trumpets, 6 trombones, 2 tubas), orchestra, tympani, percussion, and organ—Text: D. Welander * 1983 ''Danses de la mort'' opus 127 for orchestra * 1986 Concerto for Piccolo Flute and Strings, opus 117 * 1996 Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra, opus 150 * 1996-1997 Concerto for viola and orchestra, opus 153 * 2000 ''De Profundis'' for baritone und orchestra * 1962/1974 ''August'' opus 34 no. 4, for singer and orchestra—Text: J. Handagard

Works for wind ensemble

* 1962 ''Festival ouverture'' opus 39a * 1966 ''Fanfare and Choral for Band'' opus 54a

Masses, cantatas, and sacred music

* 1962/1979 ''Gloria'' opus 40, for mixed choir (SATB), 2 trumpets, 2 horns, 3 trombones and tuba * 1965 ''Litany for the Feast of the Birth of Christ'' opus 49, for speaker, soprano, mixed choir (SATB), orchestra and organ - text: S. Ellingsen * 1966-1967 ''Rorate'' for 5 sopranos, organ, tape, chamber orchestra and percussion, opus 55 * 1967 ''Choral Cantata on a Norwegian Hymn'' choral cantata, opus 57, for mixed choir (SATB) and string orchestra * 1967 ''Missa vigilate'' opus 59, for solo soprano, solo baritone, mixed choir (SATB), dancers, organ and tape * 1968 ''Uppståndelsemässa'' opus 60, for mixed choir (SATB), 2 organs, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, celebrant, and congregation * 1970 ''Vox populi IV'' Introitus- och ordinarie-sånger, opus 68, for children's choir, mixed choir (SATB), congregation, 2 organs, instruments ad lib. * 1970 ''Allehelgensmesse'' opus 70, for soprano, mixed choir (SATB), organ, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, celebrant, congregation - text: Olav Hillestad * 1971 ''Missa brevis'' opus 73, for mixed choir (SATB), organ, celebrant, congregation - text:

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* 1972/2000 ''Brønnen'' church opera in 2 acts, op. 77 * 1973 ''Missa misericordiae'' for mixed choir, opus 80 * 1974 ''Kyrkans eviga lovsång'' opus 82, for three mixed choirs, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba, bells and organ * 1980 ''Meditation'' opus 115, for speaker, mixed choir (SATB), congregation, organ, and orchestra * 1982 ''Pilgrimsmesse'' opus 111, for mixed choir (SATB), organ, 3 flugelhorns, 2 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, celebrant, congregation - text: Britt G. Hallqvist /

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in

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in the

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, 23 June 1991, opus 139, for two mixed choirs (SATB), youth choir, 4 horns, 4 trombones, 3 trumpets, organ and tympani * 1991 ''Dette er dagen som Herren har gjort'' Music for the Final Procession at the Blessing of King

in the

, 23 June 1991, opus 139, for mixed choir (SATB), 4 horns, 4 trombones, 3 trumpets, organ and tympani * 1994 ''Diakoni-messe'' opus 145b, for mixed choir (SATB), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, organ, congregation and liturgical recitation * 1995 ''Stå opp, Jerusalem, bli lys'' Bibelsk salme for mixed choir and instruments (ad. lib.), opus 107, nr 22 * 1998 ''Muziek voor een familie-miss'' opus 88 * 1999 ''Fred! Det er jeg'' cantata, opus 165 * 2001 ''Jeg er Herrens tjenerinne'' for choir, instruments, and joining singers ad lib., opus 146 nr. 6 * ''Du såg mig'' Variationer kring psaltarpsalm 139, opus 155, for soprano solo, alto solo, two mixed choirs (SATB), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussion, organ and congregation ad lib * ''Missa verbi'' opus 78, for mixed choir (SATB), 3 trumpets, 3 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, organ, celebrant, congregation - text: K.Hafstad; Olav Hillestad; J.Smemo * ''Stay With Us''(orig. 'Bliv hos os') -- from the oratorio or 'church opera' FANGE OG FRI, translated into English as "Captive and Free"—for mixed choir (SATB) and string orchestra

Works for choir

* 1957 ''The Glory of the Father'' for mixed choir (SATB) - text: John 1 * 1968 ''How long, o Lord'' opus 58, for mixed choir - text: Psalm 13 * 1986 ''Return, My Soul'' motet, opus 87 No 5, for choir (SATB), soprano solo - text: Psalm 116: 7, 5, 8, 3, 4 * 1989 ''Det finnes en dyrebar rose'' for mixed choir - text: Svein Ellingsen * 1990-1991 ''Credo'' opus 137 no 1, for mixed choir * 1993 ''Min sjel tørster etter Gud'' Biblical Psalm, for choir (SATB), congregation, ad lib: 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, violin and organ - text: Psalm 42 * ''Agnus Dei'' Concerto for bassoon and mixed choir a capella * ''Dag over Norge'' for mixed choir - text: Andreas Hansen * ''De salige'' motet for mixed choir - text: Matthew 5, 7-8 * ''De ydmyke '': motet for mixed choir - tekst: Luke 1, 51-53 and 14, 11 * ''Den som ber, han får'' for choir (SATB) and organ ad lib. - text: Luke 11, 10, 13 * ''Herre, vår Herre'' motet for mixed choir - text: Psalms 8, 2 ; John 3, 14-15 * ''Hosianna i det høyeste'' motet for mixed choir - text: Mark 11, 10 ; John 12, 24 ; Isaiah 53, 12 * ''Jerusalem'' for mixed choir - text: Luke 19, 42-44 (English translation: Leland B. Sateren) * ''Talsmannen, Den Hellige Ånd'' for mixed choir - text: John 14, 26, 23 and 15, 5 * ''The Law and the Prophets'' for mixed choir - text: Bible

Vocal music with piano or organ

* 1962 ''Gloria'' opus 40b * 1962 ''O store Gud vi lover deg'' Choral cantata, opus 41b, for choir (SATB), organ, congregation - text: ''

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'' No 31 * 1964 ''Lovad vare Herren, Israels Gud'' - text: Luke 1, 68. * 1971 ''Saul'' opus 74, for mixed choir (SATB), speaker and organ - text: Bible * 1978 ''Be with us'' for mixed choir (SATB) and organ, opus 87 No 3 - text: Luke 24, 29 and Jonah 2:3-10 * ''Cantate Domino'' Introit, opus 38 * ''Gloria in excelsis Deo'' motet, opus 5 no 1 * ''Jubilate'' for mixed choir (SATB), organ, solo singer - text: Psalms 66, 1-3 * ''Sing the Joyful Sound'' for mixed choir (SATB), children's choir, congregation and organ

Chamber music

* 1950 ''Suite'' for flute and piano, opus 15 * 1959 ''Suite'' for flute and percussion, opus 31 * 1965 ''Trio'' for violin, cello and piano, opus 48

Works for organ

* 1947 ''Chorale Partita No. 1'' opus 7 * 1948 ''Improvisata - Hymnus in Honorem Sancti Magni, Comitis Orcadiæ'' opus 9 * 1954-1956 ''Suite for Organ No 1'' opus 21 *# Klippe du som brast for meg *# O bli hos meg * 1959 ''Chorale Partita No. 3'' opus 32 * 1965 ''Elementa pro organo'' opus 52 *# Introitus *# Improvisation *# Ostinato *# Passacaglia *# Completorium. * 1967 ''Chorale Partita No. 5'' opus 56 * 1969-1970 ''Four Interludes to "Missa Vigilate"'' opus 67 * 1973 ''Job'' suite no. 2 voor orgel, opus 79 * 1973 ''Nu la oss takke Gud'' Organ Toccata * 1975 ''Chorale Partita No. 6 - "Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron"'' opus 90, on the tune by Vulpius * 1978/1993 ''Hosanna'' for organ, opus 135, No. 2 * 1979 ''Crux Ave - Variationen über " Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt"'' Organ partita VII * 1981 ''Il canto del mare per organo'' opus 114 * 1982 ''Cantus V'' for trombone and organ, opus 120 * 1989 ''Lux aeterna for Organ'' * ''5 Chorale Preludes'' * ''Chorale Partita No. 2'' opus 10 * ''Interlude from the Opera "Brunnen"'' * ''Organ Chorales'' Volume 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 en 6 * ''Orgel-Te Deum'' opus 8 * ''100 Psalm Preludes''

Works for piano

* 1992 ''Dette er dagen som Herren har gjort'' Utgangsmusikk ved signingsgudstjenesten i Nidarosdomen 23 June 1991, opus 139 * 1995 ''Getsemane'' Parafrase for piano over en melodi av ''Asa Hull'', opus 29, no. 5 * ''In memoriam'' Paraphrase for Piano on the Hymn "Jordens Gud, stjärnornas Herre", opus 154 * ''Little Babe'' opus 29, no. 4 * ''Rondino for Piano'' opus 29 no. 2 * ''Scherzo'' opus 29 no. 1

Books

* Norsk Musikforlag: ''Egil Hovland: Et liv med musikk - (Het leven met muziek)''. Norsk Musikforlag, Oslo. 1994. 152 pages. * Norsk Musikforlag: ''Festskrift til Egil Hovland på 50-årsdagen, 18 oktober 1974'' Norsk Musikforlag, Oslo. 1974. 180 pages * Egil Hovland: ''Stay With Us (St. Olaf Choral Series)''. Augsburg Fortress Publishers. 2001. * David Eugene Tryggestad: ''A Comprehensive Performance Project in Organ Literature with a Study of the Organ Music of Egil Hovland'', The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. 1984. 77 pages.

References

* Herresthal, Harald. 2001. "Hovland, Egil". ''The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians'', second edition, edited by

Stanley Sadie Stanley John Sadie (; 30 October 1930 – 21 March 2005) was an influential and prolific British musicologist, music critic, and editor. He was editor of the sixth edition of the '' Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians'' (1980), which was publ ...

and John Tyrrell. London: Macmillan Publishers. *Johannessen, Geir Harald. 1999. ''Egil Hovland: Englene danser på tangentene''. Oslo: Lunde. . * Kennedy, Michael (2006), ''The Oxford Dictionary of Music'', second edition. Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press.

External links

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