Olav Fartein Valen 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.
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NorwayCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1952 · aged 65
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