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Edvard Grieg

Edvard Hagerup Grieg ( GREEG, Norwegian: [ˈɛ̀dvɑʈ ˈhɑ̀ːɡərʉp ˈɡrɪɡː]; 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 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 15, 1843 (Bergen), Died September 4, 1907 (Bergen)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1900 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, arranger, piano

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Recordings (Results 251-275 of 409 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 48899 12-in. 8/21/1916 Bridal procession Columbia Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia 48949 12-in. ca. 1916 Butterfly Josef Hofmann Piano solo composer  
Columbia 49249 12-in. 9/19/1917 Norwegian bridal procession Percy Grainger Piano solo composer  
Columbia 49640 12-in. 6/17/1919 To the springtime Percy Grainger Piano solo composer  
Columbia 49929 12-in. 2/5/1921 Wedding day at Troldhaugen Percy Grainger Piano solo composer  
Columbia 49933 12-in. 2/18/1921 Norwegian bridal procession Percy Grainger Piano solo composer  
Columbia 98078 12-in. 5/1/1923 Norwegian dances nos. 1 and 2 Walter Damrosch ; New York Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia W140484 10-in. 3/31/1925 Discovery Associated Glee Clubs of America Male vocal chorus composer  
Columbia W140633 10-in. 5/28/1925 I love thee Oscar Seagle Baritone vocal solo, with piano composer  
Columbia W140664 10-in. 6/15/1925 Norwegian dance, no. 2 Russian National Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia W98252 12-in. 4/1/1926 Rothamsknut halling, op. 72, no. 7 Percy Grainger Piano solo composer  
Columbia W98279 12-in. 6/14/1926 Peer Gynt suite Columbia Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia W98284 12-in. 6/17/1926 Peer Gynt suite Columbia Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia W98287 12-in. 7/9/1926 Peer Gynt suite Columbia Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia W98288 12-in. 7/9/1926 Peer Gynt suite Columbia Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia W98345 12-in. 5/13/1927 Sonata in A minor for violoncello and piano Simeon Rumschisky ; Felix Salmond Cello and piano duet composer  
Columbia W98346 12-in. 5/13/1927 Sonata in A minor for violoncello and piano Simeon Rumschisky ; Felix Salmond Cello and piano duet composer  
Columbia W98347 12-in. 5/13/1927 Sonata in A minor for violoncello and piano Simeon Rumschisky ; Felix Salmond Cello and piano duet composer  
Columbia W98348 12-in. 5/13/1927 Sonata in A minor for violoncello and piano Simeon Rumschisky ; Felix Salmond Cello and piano duet composer  
Columbia W98349 12-in. 5/17/1927 Sonata in A minor for violoncello and piano Simeon Rumschisky ; Felix Salmond Cello and piano duet composer  
Columbia W98350 12-in. 5/17/1927 Sonata in A minor for violoncello and piano Felix Salmond Cello and piano duet composer  
Columbia W98351 12-in. 5/17/1927 Sonata in A minor for violoncello and piano Simeon Rumschisky ; Felix Salmond Cello and piano duet composer  
Columbia W98358 12-in. 6/1/1927 To spring Percy Grainger Piano solo composer  
Columbia W98359 12-in. 6/1/1927 Wedding day at Troldhaugen Percy Grainger Piano solo composer  
Columbia W98386 12-in. 9/8/1927 Bridal procession Robert Hood Bowers ; Columbia Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
(Results 251-275 of 409 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Grieg, Edvard," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102344.

Grieg, Edvard. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102344.

"Grieg, Edvard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.

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