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Edvard Grieg
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Bergen, Norway (1843 – 1907)
Edvard Hagerup Grieg (15 June 1843 – 4 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist who composed in the romantic period. He is best known for his Piano Concerto in A minor, for his incidental music to Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt (which includes Morning Mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King), and for his collection of piano miniatures Lyric Pieces.
Grieg was born in Bergen, Norway on 15 June 1843. His ancestors were Scottish people, the original family name was spelled “Greig.” After the Battle of Culloden in 1746, his great-grandfather travelled widely, settling in Norway around 1770, and establishing business interests in Bergen. Grieg was raised in a musical home. His mother, Gesine, became his first piano teacher. He studied in several schools including Tank’s School, and often brought in examples of his music to class.
In the summer of 1858, Grieg met the eminent Norwegian violinist Ole Bull, who was a friend of the family, and whose brother was married to Grieg’s aunt. Bull noticed the 15-year-old boy’s talent and persuaded his parents to send him to further develop his talents at the Leipzig Conservatory, then directed by Ignaz Moscheles.
Grieg enrolled in the conservatory, concentrating on the piano, and enjoyed the numerous concerts and recitals given in Leipzig. He disliked the discipline of the conservatory course of study, yet he still achieved very good grades in most areas, the exception being the organ, which was mandatory for piano students at the time.
Grieg was born in Bergen, Norway on 15 June 1843. His ancestors were Scottish people, the original family name was spelled “Greig.” After the Battle of Culloden in 1746, his great-grandfather travelled widely, settling in Norway around 1770, and establishing business interests in Bergen. Grieg was raised in a musical home. His mother, Gesine, became his first piano teacher. He studied in several schools including Tank’s School, and often brought in examples of his music to class.
In the summer of 1858, Grieg met the eminent Norwegian violinist Ole Bull, who was a friend of the family, and whose brother was married to Grieg’s aunt. Bull noticed the 15-year-old boy’s talent and persuaded his parents to send him to further develop his talents at the Leipzig Conservatory, then directed by Ignaz Moscheles.
Grieg enrolled in the conservatory, concentrating on the piano, and enjoyed the numerous concerts and recitals given in Leipzig. He disliked the discipline of the conservatory course of study, yet he still achieved very good grades in most areas, the exception being the organ, which was mandatory for piano students at the time.
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In the Hall of the Mountain King
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Morning
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Anitra's Dance
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Morning Mood
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Solveig's Song
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Arabian Dance
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Aase's Death
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Allegro Molto Moderato
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Peer Gynt's Homecoming
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Just funny gif from me :) : http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1618/bmigopti.gif
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WintryEternity wrote:
Nice Ambient from Germany: Draumar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D296Ue-BFoE
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WingedMusic wrote:
The piano concerto is MAGNIFICENT!!!
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martman89 wrote:
I just love Ase's death. Grieg was a great composer
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ucmakdere wrote:
bu shoutbox altında kendi dilince, kelamınca yazan yedi milletten kardeşler! ey ihvanlar! allahı var, sizi bu evrende olmasa da bir paralelinde falan nasipse kucaklayıp bağrıma basmaya öyle meyilliyim ki, düştüm düşeyeceğim üstünüze, sevginize, içinize... üstadın varlık sebebi biz sevenlerinin ortak bir sevgi şelalesi altında buluşturup bizi, yeksenak bir ruh topluluğu içinde üf cümleye bak gözünü seviym. üf!
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jamierobertward wrote:
Only a true genious could recognise the genius of this shoutbox.
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beatmark wrote:
Fairy dance is an underrated piano piece of his. Really good.
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PimeaMetsa wrote:
ele ultrapassa os limites da perfeição.
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dronabinoli wrote:
BLACK METAL IST GRIEG
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AlexMalborov wrote:
No words can describe his genious.
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Jonasfjeldstad wrote:
eg elskar deg
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ihavesoldout wrote:
Grieg ist krieg.
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MrTimmyC wrote:
Listen to Grieg's own "recording" of the Bridal Procession - it almost brings tears to my eyes. Simply beautiful. (Through the piano-roll "Welte Mignon" and through an actual audio recording from 1906 on "Grieg plays Grieg". )
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Kjrne wrote:
I start my day with the Morning Mood. Wonderful.
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PerSemb wrote:
Great composer.
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XDanielX wrote:
wonder if norwegian black metal musicians could get inspired of him
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WingedMusic wrote:
"True Norwegian Classical Music!!! \m/" Yeah!!! :D I LOVE it xD
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aliespirituzomg wrote:
<3 fucking beautiful man. <333333333
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RottenCockroach wrote:
еврика!
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