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Edvard GRIEG15 June 1843 - 4 September 1907 (age 64)![]() FamilyEdvard Hagerup GriegBorn: 15 June 1843 Bergen, Norway Great-grandfather: Alexander Greig was from Scotland. British consul in Bergen Father: Alexander Grieg Mother: Gesine Judithe Hagerup Siblings: 1 brother - John, 3 sisters: Maren, Ingeborg Benedicte, Elisabeth Partners: wife - 1st cousin Nina Hagerup, a talented singer. Children: 1 son Alexandra. Died of meningitis at 13 months. Death: 4 September 1907, age 64. Heart attack. Grave: Ashes (and those of his wife Nina) in a fjord cliffside at his home Troldhaugen.
WorksMaster of piano and song.- Over 150 piano compositions - Over 140 songs - Piano Concerto - Cello Concerto - 3 violin sonatas - 2 Peer Gynt Suites - Holberg Suite - Lyric Pieces - Elegaic Melodies
Piano Concerto No1 - 1st movement
Played by Arthur Rubinstein at the age of 88!! Quotes- "Artists like Bach and Beethoven erected churches and temples on the heights. I only wanted... to build dwellings for men in which they might feel happy and at home."- "Suddenly a mist fell from my eyes and I knew the way I had to take." - "I am sure my music has a taste of codfish in it."
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Links - and where to go for more information Edward Grieg Archives International Grieg Society Answers.com |
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