Edvard Hagerup Grieg (/ ɡriːɡ / GREEG, Norwegian: [ˈɛdvaʁd ˈhɑ̀ːɡəʁʉp ˈɡʁɪgː]; 15 June 1843 – 4 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is widely considered one of the …

Jun 15, 2025 · Grieg died on 4 September 1907 and was buried in a mountain cave at his home in Troldhaugen, Norway. Scroll down to discover our selection of the best Grieg works featuring 10 …

Rooted in the national folk tradition of Norway, Grieg’s music is noted for a refined lyrical sense. Between 1867 and 1901 he wrote ten collections of Lyric Pieces (Lyriske Stykker) for piano.

May 19, 2023 · Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) was a Norwegian composer known for his songs, piano music, and the Peer Gynt suites. The composer was famous in his own lifetime, touring...

Aug 18, 2025 · Widely considered one of the leading Romantic era composers, Edvard Grieg is one of the world's best known classical artists and continues to influence music in Norway to this day.

He was one of the first major composers from the Nordic lands to embrace the Romantic nationalism that swept across Europe in the late 19th century, and in keeping with this aesthetic he incorporated …

Edvard Grieg's goal was to create a national form of music which could give the Norwegian people an identity, and in this respect he was an inspiration to other composers.

Jan 16, 2025 · Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Romantic music. He is celebrated for his ability to weave …

Edvard Grieg (born 15 June 1843 Bergen, Norway; died 4 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist who composed in the Romantic period. He is Norway’s most famous composer.

Jun 9, 2023 · Meet Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, the voice of the fjords. Get to know all the great composers with classical-music.com