Fartein Valen
Olav Fartein Valen (25 August 1887 – 14 December 1952) was a Norwegian composer, notable for his work in atonal polyphonic music. He developed a polyphony similar to Bach's counterpoint, but based on motivic working and dissonance rather than harmonic progression.
Fartein Valen | |
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| Born | 25 August 1887 Stavanger, Norway |
| Died | 14 December 1952 (aged 65) Haugesund, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Composer |
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