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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 351-375 of 409 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 7362 10-in. between 5/20/1920 and 5/24/1920 Solvejg's vise Marie Tiffany Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 7433 10-in. 7/6/1920 Jeg reiste en deilig sommerkvæld Carsten Woll Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 8749 10-in. 8/2/1923 Dance caprice Franz Falkenburg Piano solo composer  
Edison 8761 10-in. September 1923 or later The dance of the elves Ferdinand Himmelreich Piano solo composer  
Edison 10818 10-in. 2/8/1926 Norwegian dance, op. 35, no. 2 Carl Flesch ; Kurt Ruhrseitz Violin solo, with piano composer  
Edison 11527 10-in. 2/17/1927 I love thee Alma Petersen Female vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 11605 10-in. 3/26/1927 I love thee Alma Petersen Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 18622 10-in. 7/20/1928 Peer Gynt suite no. 1 Edison Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Edison 18623 10-in. 7/20/1928 Peer Gynt suite no. 1 Edison Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Edison 19173 10-in. 4/29/1929 Ich liebe dich Elsbeth Nolte Mezzo-soprano vocal solo, with violin and piano composer  
Edison 19345 10-in. 9/10/1929 Peer Gynt suite no. 1 Edison Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Edison 19346 10-in. 9/10/1929 Solvejg's song Edison Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Edison N-333 12-in. 7/20/1928 Peer Gynt suite no. 1 Edison Concert Orchestra [Giammatteo's Orchestra] Orchestra composer  
Edison N-334 12-in. 7/20/1928 Peer Gynt suite no. 1 Edison Concert Orchestra [Giammatteo's Orchestra] Orchestra composer  
Edison N-875 10-in. 4/29/1929 Ich liebe dich Elsbeth Nolte Mezzo-soprano vocal solo, with violin and piano composer  
Edison N-1124 12-in. 9/10/1929 Peer Gynt suite no. 1 Edison Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Edison N-1125 12-in. 9/10/1929 Solvejg's song Edison Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Gramophone Cc78 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra composer  
Gramophone Cc79 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra composer  
Gramophone Cc80 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra composer  
Gramophone Cc81 12-in. 4/19/1921 Concerto in A minor Arthur de Greef ; Landon Ronald ; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Piano and orchestra composer  
Gramophone BN193 10-in. 01/19/1929 Solveigs sang "Per Gynt" Kirsten Flagstad Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Gramophone 264ae 10-in. Mar. 1909 Den store, hvide flock John Forsell ; Grammophon Kvartetten Vocal quartet, with male vocal solo composer  
Gramophone 0CS390 10-in. 7/25/1936 Ich liebe dich Kirsten Flagstad ; Edwin McArthur Soprano vocal solo, with piano composer  
Gramophone 0CS391 10-in. 7/25/1936 Ein Traum Kirsten Flagstad ; Edwin McArthur Soprano vocal solo, with piano composer  
(Results 351-375 of 409 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Grieg, Edvard," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102344.

Grieg, Edvard. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102344.

"Grieg, Edvard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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