Per Nørgård

Per Nørgård (; 13 July 1932 – 28 May 2025) was a Danish composer and music theorist. He was born in Gentofte, Denmark. His works were known for having evolving melodies and were inspired by Jean Sibelius. His work was called "one of the most personal in contemporary music". Nørgård received many awards, including the 2016 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize.

Nørgård died in Copenhagen, Denmark on 28 May 2025, at the age of 92.

References

Other websites
 The infinity series – composer's website archive


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Category:Danish composers
Category:Music theorists
Category:Musicians from Copenhagen
Category:Writers from Copenhagen