Edvard Grieg

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (Norwegian: [ ˈɛdʋɑɖ ˈhɑːɡərʉp ˈɡrɪɡ]; 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 and development of Norwegian folk music in his own compositions put the music of Norway in the international spectrum, as well as helping to develop a national identity, much as Jean Sibelius and Antonín Dvořák did in Finland and Bohemia, respectively. Grieg is regarded as simultaneously nationalistic and cosmopolitan in his orientation, for although born in Bergen and buried there, he traveled widely throughout Europe, and considered his music to express both the beauty of Norwegian rural life and the culture of Europe as a whole. He is the most celebrated person from the city of Bergen, with numerous statues depicting his image, and many cultural entities named after him: the city's largest building (Grieg Hall), its most advanced music school (Grieg Academy), its professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor), and even some private companies that include its largest hotel (Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg), and a music technology developer (Grieg Music). The Edvard Grieg Museum in Troldhaugen (Grieg's former home in Bergen) is dedicated to his legacy.

Grieg (disambiguation)

Grieg usually refers to the Norwegian composer and pianist Edvard Grieg. It may also refer to:

  • Nordahl Grieg, a Norwegian writer
  • Grieg (surname)
  • Grieg Seafood, an international seafood company
  • Grieg Group, a Norwegian shipping and investment corporation
  • Grieg Hall, a concert hall
  • Griegakademiet, a music conservatory
  • See also

  • Greig (name)
  • Greig (disambiguation)
  • Grieg (surname)

    Grieg is a Norwegian surname originating from the Scottish surname Greig., notably Alexander Greig, great-grandfather of Edvard Grieg. The spelling "Grieg" reflects the Scots pronunciation of "Greig" at the time the name migrated. (In Scots, ei is regularly pronounced 'ee', eg heid [=head].) Notable people with this surname include the following:

  • Edvard Grieg, Norwegian composer and pianist
  • Nina Grieg, Danish-Norwegian lyric soprano
  • Nordahl Grieg, Norwegian poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist
  • Otto Grieg Tidemand, Norwegian politician
  • References

    Podcasts:

    Edvard Grieg

    ALBUMS

    The 99 Most Essential Grieg Masterpieces

    Released 2010

    Symphony in C minor / Three Pieces from "Sigurd Jorsalfar" (Malmö Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Bjarte Engeset)

    Released 2007

    Piano Music, Volume 14: 23 Small Pieces for Piano / Piano Transcriptions of Songs, op. 52 / Larvikspolka / Piano Concerto in B minor (Fragments)

    Released 1996

    The Grieg Edition: Complete Songs (feat. piano: Rudolf Jansen)

    Released 1993

    Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 / Larvikspolka / 23 Small Piano Pieces

    Released 1993

    Born: 1843-06-15

    Died: 1907-09-04

    Grieg

    ALBUMS

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