Carin Malmlöf-Forssling facts for kids

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling (born 1916, died 2005) was a talented Swedish musician. She was an organist, a choir director, and a composer. This means she played the organ, led groups of singers, and wrote her own music. She was born in Gävle, Sweden.

Carin's Early Life and Studies

Carin started her music journey early. She studied organ and directing in Uppsala, Sweden, finishing in 1937. She then continued her studies in composition, which is the art of writing music. From 1941 to 1943, she learned from a famous composer named Melcher Melchers at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm.

In 1942, Carin earned a teaching degree. This allowed her to teach music to others. She didn't stop learning there! She went to Paris, France, to study piano and composition with another very famous teacher, Nadia Boulanger. Carin finished her education in 1957. After that, she worked as a music teacher and continued to write her own music.

What Music Did Carin Malmlöf-Forssling Create?

Carin Malmlöf-Forssling wrote many different pieces of music. She composed for various instruments and groups. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Revival (1976) - She wrote this piece for string instruments.
• Flowings (1986)
• Ceremonial Prelude (1937) - This was for the organ.
• Sonata Svickel (1964) - This piece was for a solo flute.
• Orizzonte (1981) - This was for a solo horn.
• Litania - This piece was written for a soprano singer.

Her music has been recorded so people can listen to it. One of her works was featured on an album called Bluebell of Sweden in 1985.