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”