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- ↑ John David White, Jean Christensen New Music of the Nordic Countries 2002 Page 64 1576470199 Sven Erik Werner (1937– ) A self-taught composer with University training in musicology (master's degree) and Nordic literature, Sven Erik Werner (as his biographical sketches almost always mention) is a well educated agitator for high musical standards; and he contributed much as an ..."
- ↑ DaCapo
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