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Elling Enger

1905 – 1979

Norwegian composer, organist, and choir conductor

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Lived 1905 – 1979 (aged 73). Elling Enger was a Norwegian composer, organist and choir director.

Elling Enger (22 February 1905 – 28 January 1979) was a Norwegian composer, organist, and choir conductor.

Biography Enger was born in Skotfoss, Norway, and got his musical educated at the Conservatory of Music in Oslo. He worked as organist in Tromsø (1930–36), and later as organist and choir conductor in Oslo. He has written the song "Bli med, bli med til livet!" ("Join, join in to life!"), as well as cantatas, orchestra pieces, motets, organ works, and the like.

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Education
Norwegian Academy of Music

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Elling Enger's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Elling Enger?

Norwegian composer, organist, and choir conductor

When was Elling Enger born?

Elling Enger was born on 22 February 1905 in Skotfoss.

When did Elling Enger die?

Elling Enger died on 28 January 1979.

What was Elling Enger's occupation?

Elling Enger was a composer, organist and choir director.

What nationality was Elling Enger?

Elling Enger was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elling Enger

· Wikidata: Q29551877

· DBpedia: Elling Enger

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