Not long before his death on Sept. 4, 1907, Edvard Grieg was rowing near Troldhaugen, his beloved home. He gazed up at the high cliff and said, “Here I would like to rest.” The composer was granted ...

When asked to write music for Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt, Grieg thought he was facing an impossible challenge. But, as Terry ...

It was 1906 when a frail Grieg embarked on his sixth tour of England. Queen Victoria had been an admirer, her son’s subjects idolised him and his previous tours were box-office successes. It would be ...

January 12, 2018 • Watch the young Russian musician, who The Times of London calls "the most astounding pianist of our age," play a smart, Chopin-focused concert on a grand piano, precisely wedged ...

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Donald Macleod looks at the Norwegian composer and pianist Edvard Grieg. On Monday Donald Macleod introduces a group of works written early in Grieg's career, including his only piano sonata; the ...

André Watts has achieved legendary status, as has Grieg’s Piano Concerto. So when they meet, the only real danger is that one legend will be tired of the other. Fortunately, there was no evidence of ...

Leif Ove Andsnes: beauty, space and the essence of Grieg Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes explains to Geoffrey Norris the lengths - and heights - he went to in pursuit of his hero When was the last time you ...

Minneapolis’ Norway House and Mindekirken Lutheran church are hosting a book launch and concert based on “Haugtussa,” by 19th century Norwegian poet Arne Garborg. William Halverson is 95 years old, ...