Edvard Grieg
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Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist who lived from 1843 to 1907 and became one of the most important figures in classical music. His work is significant because he helped establish a distinct Norwegian musical identity during a time when Scandinavian culture was gaining recognition in Europe.
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- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1907
- Works
- 180
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- Edvard Griegs Briefwechsel
- Edvard Grieg: Verzeichnis seiner Werke
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Sound · Bergen, Norway
Norwegian composer widely known for his "Peer Gynt" score, which includes the famous excerpt "In the Hall of the Mountain King."
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Edvard Hagerup Grieg (/ɡriːɡ/ GREEG, Norwegian: [ˈɛdvaʁd ˈhɑ̀ːɡəʁʉp ˈɡʁɪgː]; 15 June 1843 – 4 September 1907) 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.
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