Edvard Grieg
Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907). Celebrated for his lyricism and national romantic style. Explore selected works, a short biography, and recordings.
Selected works
View all- Ballade in G minor, Op. 241875
A theme and variations piece considered one of Grieg's most profound piano compositions.
- Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 361883
A significant contribution to the cello repertoire, blending lyrical melodies with Norwegian folk influences.
- Haugtussa, Op. 671895
A song cycle set to poems by Arne Garborg, depicting the life of a young girl in the Norwegian countryside.
Recent posts
View all- Grieg and Nationalism: Music as a Bridge Between Cultures2024-01-15
An exploration of how Edvard Grieg used music to define Norway’s national identity, and the striking parallels with Iranian musical nationalism.
- Musical Bridges: Iranian Composers and the Grieg Connection2024-01-15
An exploration of how Iranian composers have built bridges between Persian music and Western classical traditions, following a path akin to Grieg’s nationalist approach to composition.
- Connection with Nature: Grieg’s Norwegian Landscapes and Iranian Poetic Traditions2024-01-15
An exploration of Edvard Grieg’s profound bond with Norway’s nature, mirrored in the deep relationship Iranian poets sustain with the natural world, and what these reveal about humanity’s tie to the earth.