RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Spisar, Jan T1 JF Aura musica YR 2021 VO 13 IS 1 SP 180 OP 184 UL https://aura.ujep.cz/en/artkey/aum-202101-0035.php AB The article deals with the personality of the famous Norwegian composer, choirmaster, organist and teacher Knut Nystedt. He is considered one of the most significant composers of the 20th century of Norwegian music thanks to his compositions, which represent at a high artistic level. His conducting talent helped him to create choirs of the highest quality. The article is dedicated to his career, his compositional periods and compositions, especially for choirs. The aim of the presented article is to draw the attention of choirmasters to the diverse contemporary music of Knut Nystedt and inspire them to perform his compositions.