Scan 248
The American history and encyclopedia of music .., 1908
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1SCANDINAVIA
3EDVARD HAGERUP GRIEG.
5Born in 1843. Norwegian composer of modern school, music markedly Norse in character. Began to compose at the age of nine, his first instruction being received from his mother. On the advice of Ole Bull he studied at Leipzig and later studied at Copenhagen. Work very individual as well as distinctly national. Was the author of many great orchestral works, beautiful songs and charming compositions for the piano and the violin. Founded a musical union in Christiania, which he conducted for many years. Was highly esteemed by musicians; and his works, so many of which were founded on the Norse folk-songs, were very popular. Died in the fall of 1907, en celled the "Landslaget," All of these two national and religious institutions are so rooted in the people of each country, and the people are so firm as well. one of two readings
6Born in 1843. Norwegian composer of modern school, music markedly Norse in character. Began to compose at the age of nine, his first instruction being received from his mother. On the advice of Ole Bull he studied at Leipzig and later studied at Copenhagen. Work very individual as well as distinctly national. Was the author of many great orchestral works, beautiful songs and charming compositions for the piano and the violin. Founded a musical union in Christiania, which he conducted for many years. Was highly esteemed by musicians; and his works, so many of which were founded on the Norse folk-songs, were very popular. Died in the fall of 1907, en celled the "Landslaget," All of these two national and religious institutions are so rooted in the people of each country, and the people are so firm as well in… one of two readings
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