Sigurd Islandsmoen

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Sigurd Islandsmoen ( August 27, 1881 - July 1, 1964) was a Norwegian composer. Sigurd Islandsmoen made significant contributions to the music of the Church of Norway. In all he wrote some 70 opus, among these five feature-length works for orchestra, choir and soloists. He is perhaps best known for his composition Requiem written between 1935-36 and first premiered in 1943. Sigurd Islandsmoen was born in Bagn (Sør-Aurdal), in Oppland county, Norway. He grew up on the family farm, the youngest of nine siblings. He was the brother of Norwegian educator and politician, Olaus Islandsmoen. He studied at the music academy of Oslo, later as well in Leipzig, where amongst others Max Reger was his teacher. The time in Leipzig is believed to have had a great influence on his musical development, and especially the organist Karl Straube (1873-1950) and conductor Arthur Nikisch (1855-1922). He took an exam at Elverum Teacher Academy in 1904 and worked as a teacher from 1904-16. First he worked as a teacher and organist for some years in his home village of Bagn, and later he worked for the six years as music teacher in Gjøvik. From 1916 to 1961 he was church organist in Moss, Norway. Through his position as organist at Moss, he made a great effort for the city's musical life. He initiated the formation of Moss Orchestra Association in 1924 and served as conductor for a long series of years. He was also the leader of several local choir and bands as well. He composed numerous oratori

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Islandsmoen REQUIEM

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The Nordic Sound

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Norwegian Classical Favourites

Requiem

Quietude - Norwegian Moods

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A Norwegian Rendezvous, Vol. 2

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Norwegian Songs Vol I

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Som den gylne sol frembryter

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Norwegian Classical Favourites 1

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Requiem (Kristiansand Symfoniorkester, Det Norske Solistkor Feat. Conductor: Terje Boye Hansen)

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2L The Nordic Sound

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Norwegian Classical Favorites, Volume 1 (Iceland Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Bjarte Engeset)

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