Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | June 15, 1843 |
Birth Place | Bergen, Norway |
Age | 176 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Sep 4, 1907 (age 64) |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $515 million (2024)
Edvard Grieg, the renowned composer hailing from Norway, has amassed an impressive net worth of $515 million as of 2024. His music is revered worldwide for its emotional depth and distinctive Scandinavian flair. Grieg's compositions, including the famous Peer Gynt Suite and Piano Concerto in A minor, have contributed significantly to his financial success. His musical genius and passion have ensured his enduring legacy, making Grieg an iconic figure in the world of classical music.
About
Leading Composer of the Romantic era. His repertoire is still used today. He was known for bringing Norwegian folk music to the world.
Before Fame
He was enrolled in the Leipzig Conservatory after family friend and Violinist Ole Bull saw his talent and urged his parents to move him forward with his training.
Trivia
He had many physical ailments as a result of suffering through lung disease, pleurisy, and tuberculosis during the spring of 1860.
Family Life
His father Alexander worked as a merchant and vice consul in Bergen. His mother Gesine Judithe Hagerup was a music Teacher and Politician Edvard Hagerup's daughter.
Associated With
He had many admirers, including Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.