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Haukur Tómasson (b. 1960) is an Icelandic composer. He has a Masters degree from the University of California, San Diego. His works include six orchestral pieces, three concertos and the opera Gudruns 4th Song. His compositions Spírall and Concerto for Violin and Chamber Ensemble were nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize in 1996 and 2000 respectively, and his orchestral piece Strati won the Icelandic National Broadcasting System Music Prize in 1993. Other prizes include the 1996 Bröste Optimistic Prize and the 1998 Icelandic Music Award for Gudrun's 4th Song. His composition Saga (Fabella) for ensemble won the State Radio's 70th anniversary competition in 2000.
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Tómasson, Haukur |
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Tomasson, Haukur |
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Icelandic composer |
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1960 |
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