Egil Storbekken
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Egil Storbekken in 1963
Egil Storbekken (25 November 1911 – 19 March 2002) was a Norwegian folk musician and composer. He was born in Tolga, Hedmark. Storbekken is particularly known for his development of the tussefløyte, a Norwegian version of the recorder. His radio debut with this instrument came in 1952. Among his compositions is "Fjelltrall" from 1960, which was well received.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Aksdal, Bjørn. "Egil Storbekken". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Egil Storbekken". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
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- Norwegian folk musicians
- Norwegian composers
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