Norway had no established classical tradition outside its borders until Grieg's passion for Norway and music, put his country on the map.
MaryBorn 15.6.1843 in Bergen enrolled 1853 Leipzig Conservatory chosen 1876 by Henrik Ibsen to compose PeerGynt 1884 Holberg Suite died 4.9.1907
MaryNorway was a musical backwater when Grieg came on the scene but with his evocative compositions reflecting his beloved country put it on map
MaryBuilt a villa overlooking the Hardanger Fiord where he worked for the rest of his life. His wife was Nina Hagerup. Child Alexandra born 1868
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