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Åke Dohlin was a Swedish composer who was born on May 22, 1920, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Dohlin began his musical education at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he studied composition with Hilding Rosenberg and conducting with Tor Mann. He also studied piano with Olle Schill and violin with Ernst Glaser. After completing his studies, he worked as a freelance composer and conductor, and also taught music at various schools in Sweden. Dohlin's early works were influenced by the neoclassical style of Stravinsky and Hindemith, but he later developed his own unique style that blended elements of Swedish folk music with modernist techniques. His music is characterized by its rhythmic vitality, colorful orchestration, and lyrical melodies. One of Dohlin's most famous works is his Symphony No. 1, which was premiered in 1952 by the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Sixten Ehrling. The symphony is in three movements and features a wide range of orchestral colors and textures. The first movement is marked by its driving rhythms and angular melodies, while the second movement is more lyrical and introspective. The final movement is a lively dance that brings the symphony to a rousing conclusion. Dohlin also wrote a number of chamber works, including a string quartet, a piano trio, and a wind quintet. His String Quartet No. 1, which was premiered in 1956 by the Stockholm String Quartet, is a highly expressive work that showcases Dohlin's gift for melody and his skill at creating intricate textures. In addition to his instrumental works, Dohlin also wrote a number of vocal works, including several choral pieces and a song cycle for soprano and piano. His choral works are notable for their use of Swedish folk melodies and their rich harmonies. His song cycle, titled "Fem sånger" (Five Songs), is a hauntingly beautiful work that explores themes of love and loss. Dohlin's music was well-received in Sweden and he was awarded several prestigious prizes, including the Royal Swedish Academy of Music's Prize for Composition in 1956 and the Litteris et Artibus medal in 1970. He continued to compose and teach until his death on December 22, 1983, in Stockholm. Today, Dohlin's music is still performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world. His unique blend of Swedish folk music and modernist techniques has earned him a place among the most important composers of the 20th century.

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