Nominees 1972

Denmark

• Holmboe, Vagn – Symphony no. 9
• Borup-Jørgensen, Axel – Marin

Finland

• Sallinen, Aulis – Chorali
• Rautavaara, Einojuhani – Vigilia

Iceland

• Jón Nordal – Stiklur
• Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson – Fípur

Norway

• Nordheim, Arne – ECO – (WINNER)
• Nystedt, Knut – Lucis Creator Optime

Sweden

• Lundquist, Torbjörn – Symphony no. 2
• Hambræus, Bengt – “Rencontres”