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Eivind Groven
1901Oct, 8

Eivind Groven

Eivind Groven, Norwegian composer and theorist (d. 1977)
Eivind Groven (8 October 1901 – 8 February 1977) was a Norwegian composer and music-theorist. He was from traditional region of Vest-Telemark and had a background in the folk music of the area.

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    U.S. Steel

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