Edvard Grieg
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Edvard Hagerup Grieg - June 15, 1843 – September 4, 1907
Edvard Grieg 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. His use and development of Norwegian folk music in his own compositions put the music of Norway in the international spectrum, as well as helping to develop a national identity.
He wrote most of his music as shorter lyrical pieces rather that the large symphonic type. His one foray into the large type which he wrote when he was only 25, was his Piano Concerto in A Minor which is my all time favourite piano concerto (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjx-AxpZUxQ). He uses many original harmonies that are very intriguing. Among my favourites are his piano sonata and the Peer Gynt Suite.