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| | Norsk Musikkinformasjon: Sparre Olsen - Biography |
 | | The following authors, among others, can be mentioned for the texts used in his works: Olav Aukrust, Tore Ørjasæter, Inge Krokann, Tor Jonsson and Jan-Magnus Bruheim. |
 | | Recurring themes in his works have been Norwegian nature, folklore, and folk traditions, in addition to more philosophical themes and religious longings. |
 | | Among Sparre Olsen's most important works since World War II are the Seven Songs to Poems by Krokann, the orchestral work Nidarosdomen, Ver sanctum for choir and orchestra, Frå Telemark (folk song suite for piano), Nine wood-reliefs with colours by Dagfinn Werenskiold, Leitom-suite for piano, Three Love Songs and Music for orchestra. |
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