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Carin Malmlöf-Forssling

1916 – 2005

Swedish organist, choir director, and composer

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Lived 1916 – 2005 (aged 89). Carin Malmlöf-Forssling was a Swedish composer, pianist, music educator and organist.

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling (6 March 1916 – 11 September 2005) was a Swedish organist, choir director and composer. She was born in Gävle, Sweden, and completed her early studies in organ and directing in Uppsala in 1937. She continued her studies in composition with Melcher Melchers from 1941 to 1943 at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm. She graduated with a teaching degree in 1942, and then continued her studies in piano and composition with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. 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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Education
Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Awards
Medal for the advancement of the musical arts; Kurt Atterberg Prize

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Who was Carin Malmlöf-Forssling?

Swedish organist, choir director, and composer

When was Carin Malmlöf-Forssling born?

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling was born on 6 March 1916 in Gävle, Helga Trefaldighet.

When did Carin Malmlöf-Forssling die?

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling died on 11 September 2005 in Falun, Stora Kopparberg parish.

What was Carin Malmlöf-Forssling's occupation?

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling was a composer, pianist, music educator and organist.

What nationality was Carin Malmlöf-Forssling?

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling was Swedish.

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· Wikipedia: Carin Malmlöf-Forssling

· Wikidata: Q4965209

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