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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 151-175 of 409 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-88974 10-in. 5/21/1935 Minnelied (15th century folk tune) Victor Orchestra Instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor BVE-89273 10-in. 4/8/1935 Tonerna Pearl E. Gehner Female vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BVE-89858 10-in. 6/5/1935 Way of the world Myrtle C. Eaver ; Lambert Murphy Tenor vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor CS-99527 12-in. 2/3/1936 Sonata in C minor Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99528 12-in. 2/3/1936 Sonata in C minor Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99529 12-in. 2/3/1936 Sonata in C minor Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99530 12-in. 2/3/1936 Sonata in C minor Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99531 12-in. 2/3/1936 Sonata in C minor Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99532 12-in. 2/3/1936 Sonata in C minor Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99554 12-in. 2/7/1936 Sonata no. 2, in G major Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99555 12-in. 2/7/1936 Sonata no. 2, in G major Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99556 12-in. 2/7/1936 Sonata no. 2, in G major Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99557 12-in. 2/7/1936 Sonata no. 2, in G major Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-99558 12-in. 2/7/1936 Sonata no. 2, in G major Emanuel Bay ; Jascha Heifetz Violin and piano duet composer  
Victor CS-101163 12-in. 4/1/1936 Jeg elsker dich Kirsten Flagstad ; Edwin McArthur Soprano vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-101165 10-in. 4/1/1936 Med en vandlilje Kirsten Flagstad ; Edwin McArthur Soprano vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-101166 10-in. 4/1/1936 Ein Traum Kirsten Flagstad ; Edwin McArthur Soprano vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor XVE-195 10-in. 12/11/1926 Canción de Solvejg María Teresa Santillan Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor G-2390 10-in. 9/13/1917 Solvejg's song Santé Lo Priore Violin solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-07874 10-in. 4/27/1937 Tonerna (Tones) Lauritz Melchior ; Ignace Strasfogel Tenor vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-07878 10-in. 4/27/1937 En svane (A swan) Lauritz Melchior ; Ignace Strasfogel Tenor vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BS-011026 10-in. 6/24/1937 Triumphal march Frank Black ; Victor Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor BS-011027 10-in. 6/24/1937 Triumphal march Frank Black ; Victor Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor PBS-019294 10-in. 5/27/1938 Ein Schwann Carroll Hollister ; John Charles Thomas Baritone vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor CS-023955 12-in. 6/29/1938 Romanza C minor violin sonata The Aeolians Instrumental quartet composer  
(Results 151-175 of 409 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Grieg, Edvard," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102344.

Grieg, Edvard. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102344.

"Grieg, Edvard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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