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Egil Storbekken

Egil Storbekken in 1963

Egil Storbekken (24 May 1911 – 19 March 2002) was a Norwegian folk musician, composer and instrument maker.

Life and career

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Born in Tolga, Hedmark on 24 May 1911,[1] 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. Notable among his compositions is the well received "Fjelltrall" from 1960.[2][1]

Storbekken died in Tolga on 19 March 2002, at the age of 90.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Egil Storbekken". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  2. ^ Aksdal, Bjørn. "Egil Storbekken". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 April 2013.


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