F. Melius Christiansen
Fredrik Melius Christiansen | |
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Fredrik Melius Christiansen ca. 1926 | |
| Born | April 1, 1871 Eidsvold, Norway |
| Died | June 1, 1955 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
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| Occupation | Choral conductor |
| Organization | St. Olaf College |
| Successor | Olaf Christiansen |
| Spouse | Edith Lindem |
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Fredrik Melius Christiansen (April 1, 1871 – June 1, 1955) was a Norwegian-born violinist and choral conductor in the Lutheran choral tradition. He is most notable for his many a cappella choral arrangements, and for founding The St. Olaf Choir in 1912.