E. Grieg

E. Grieg

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (15 June 1843 – 4 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is widely considered one of the main Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide. His use and development of Norwegian folk music in his own compositions brought the music of Norway to international consciousness, 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 which 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.

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E. Grieg
  • Peer Gynt (2008)

    Peer Gynt by E. Grieg, from Zurich Opera Ballet, performed at Zurich Opera House, 2008. Conductor Eivind Gullberg Jensen, starring Philipp Schepmann, Arman Grigoryan, Christiane Kohl, Marijn Rademaker, Julie Gardette, Huiling Zhu, Juliet Brunner, Sarah-Jane Brodbeck, Ana Carolina Quaresma, Agnies...