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Eva Holm Foosnæs was a Norwegian composer born on August 22, 1949, in Oslo, Norway. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her father being a composer and her mother a pianist. Her parents' love for music inspired her to pursue a career in music. Foosnæs began her musical education at the age of six, studying piano and music theory. She later attended the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where she studied composition with Finn Mortensen and Arne Nordheim. She also studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen with Per Nørgård. Foosnæs' early works were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s and 1970s. Her music was characterized by its use of unconventional techniques, such as extended techniques for instruments and electronic manipulation of sound. Her early works include "Strykekvartett" (String Quartet) and "Kvintett for blåsere" (Quintet for Wind Instruments). In the 1980s, Foosnæs' music began to evolve, becoming more tonal and melodic. Her works from this period include "Konsert for fiolin og orkester" (Concerto for Violin and Orchestra) and "Kvintett for klaver og strykekvartett" (Quintet for Piano and String Quartet). Foosnæs' music has been performed by many prominent orchestras and ensembles, including the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Arditti Quartet. She has also received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Norwegian Society of Composers' Music Prize in 1985 and the Lindeman Prize in 1991. One of Foosnæs' most notable works is "Symfoni nr. 2" (Symphony No. 2), which was commissioned by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered in 1990. The symphony is a large-scale work that showcases Foosnæs' ability to create complex textures and harmonies. The work is divided into four movements, each of which explores different musical ideas and themes. Another notable work by Foosnæs is "Konsert for cello og orkester" (Concerto for Cello and Orchestra), which was commissioned by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered in 1995. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases the cello's range and expressive capabilities. The work is characterized by its use of unconventional techniques, such as glissandi and harmonics. Foosnæs' music has been praised for its originality and depth. Her works are characterized by their use of unconventional techniques and their exploration of complex musical ideas. Her music has been described as both challenging and rewarding, and it continues to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world.

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