Edvard Hagerup Grieg
Born: 15th June 1843, Bergen
Died: 4th September 1907, Bergen
Nationality: Norwegian
Edvard Hagerup Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is widely considered one of the leading Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide. His use of Norwegian folk music in his own compositions brought the music of Norway to fame, as well as helping to develop a national identity, much as Jean Sibelius did in Finland and Bedřich Smetana in Bohemia.
Grieg is the most celebrated person from the city of Bergen, with numerous statues that depict his image and many cultural entities named after him: the city's largest concert building (Grieg Hall), its most advanced music school (Grieg Academy) and its professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor). The Edvard Grieg Museum at Grieg's former home, Troldhaugen, is dedicated to his legacy.
Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edvard_Grieg
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- Ave Maris Stella (2)
- Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (1)
- Lyric Pieces Op. 12: No. 1 - Arietta (1)
- Lyric Pieces Op. 12: No. 4 - Dance of the Fairies (1)
- Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King (3)
- Peer Gynt: Morning (1)
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro moderato (1)
- Våren, Op. 33 No. 2 (1)
- Ved Rondane (from 12 Songs Op. 33) (1)
