Edvard Grieg
(1843-1907)

composer

Died aged c. 64

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

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Edvard Grieg 1843-1907 Norwegian Composer stayed here when performing in London

47 North Side, Clapham Common, London, United Kingdom where they stayed

Oratoriekoret Cæciliaforeningen Stiftet her høsten 1879 av Thorvald Lammers etter idé av Edvard Grieg Norges eldste oratoriekor Første konsert 8. mai 1880 Opprinnelig gård revet etter brann 1897 Dagens bygning fra 1898

English translation: Oratory Choir Cæciliaforeningen Founded here in autumn 1879 by Thorvald Lammers after an idea by Edvard Grieg Norway's oldest oratorio choir First concert 8 May 1880 Original farm demolished after fire 1897 Today's building from 1898 [AWS Translate]

Kirkegaten 17, Oslo, Norway where they was