ArtistInfo

Egil Hovland

p, tr, org, NO
Musician / Composer of Classical

Egil Hovland (October 18, 1924 – February 5, 2013) was a Norwegian composer.Hovland was born in Råde. He studied at the Oslo conservatory with Arild Sandvold and Bjarne Brustad, in Copenhagen with Vagn Holmboe, at Tanglewood with Aaron Copland, and in Florence with Luigi Dallapiccola. He was the organist and choir leader in Fredrikstad from 1949 until his death. His many works include two symphonies, a concerto for trumpet and strings, Music for Ten Instruments, a set of variations for two pianos, and a lament for orchestra. His sacred works include a Norwegian Te Deum, a Gloria, a Magnificat, and numerous works for organ, and he was one of the most noted church composers of Norway.

Instruments

• Piano
• Trumpet
• Organ

Genres

• Classical
• World
• Electronic
• Rock
• Pop