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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 leading Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide.
Grieg is often considered Norway's national composer due to his significant influence in promoting Norwegian music and culture on the international stage. He was a key figure in the nationalist movement in music during the late 19th century, advocating for composers to draw inspiration from their own national identities.
Grieg was influenced by the music traditions of Felix Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann. Peer Gynt is a play in five acts written in verse by the Norweigan playwright Henrik Ibsen (1828 – 1906). The play was published in 1867 and Grieg composed 26 movements as incidental music for the play.
Grieg's works include a variety of genres such as concertos, chamber music, and incidental music, most notably for Henrik Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt'. He was a prominent figure at the National Romantic movement in music, promoting Norwegian culture through his compositions.
Nationalism in Music: A movement in music where composers incorporate elements from their native folk music, expressing cultural identity and pride. Piano Concerto in A Minor: One of Grieg's most famous compositions, celebrated for its lyrical melodies and its use of Norwegian folk themes.
Grieg eventually finished the music in 1875, with the play and incidental music being premiered in Kristiania (now Oslo) on 24th February 1876. The score contains 26 movements, including several song and choral pieces, all of which were intended to accompany the play’s various scenes.
Peer Gynt, Op. 23, is the incidental music to Henrik Ibsen's 1867 play Peer Gynt, written by the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in 1875. It premiered along with the play on 24 February 1876 in Christiania (now Oslo).
