John Persen

John Persen (1941–2014) was a Norwegian composer.

Also recorded as John Andreas Persen.

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Overview

Born at Porsanger Municipality in 1941, died at Oslo in 2014.

In detail

John Persen studied at Hamburg University of Music and Drama. training under György Ligeti is recorded.

György Ligeti is recorded as an influence.

Distinctions recorded are Oslo City Culture Award, Lindemanprisen and Most valuable music composition of the year.

Sources

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    “John Persen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q17106524: John Persen

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