Edvard Grieg, born in Bergen, Norway, began his music education at the Conservatory in Leipzig at age fifteen, encouraged by violinist and composer Ole Bull.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rikard Nordraak, a composer and friend, significantly influenced Grieg's development by convincing him that the key to Norwegian music lay in nationalism and folk-songs.
Recording & Production
C. F. Peters, Grieg's exclusive publisher from 1890, paid him an annual sum, which increased from 4000 to 6000 Marks, for all his future compositions.
Critical Reception
Despite his popularity with audiences, Grieg faced increasing criticism from the musical 'establishment' in his later years, who questioned his abilities as a composer.
Critical Reception
Grieg felt his reputation suffered from his music's popularity in 'third-rate hotels and by schoolgirls,' despite not composing with such an audience in mind.
Composer Biography
Grieg had a lifelong restless nature, only feeling completely at peace on the concert platform or in the Norwegian mountains, especially Jotunheimen.
