Short bio Bjarne Brustad
Full biography Bjarne Brustad
Bjarne Brustad was a prominent Norwegian composer, violinist, and violist who was born on March 4, 1895, in Kristiania (now Oslo) and died on May 20, 1978, in Oslo. He was known for his contributions to symphonic music, violin and orchestral compositions, as well as chamber music. Brustad was a renowned performer and played with various symphonic orchestras during his musical career.
Brustad began composing music in his early years and continued to compose throughout his life. He was also an accomplished violinist, and his compositions frequently featured the violin as a solo instrument.
One of Brustad's most well-known compositions is his Violin Concerto No. 1, which he wrote in 1938. This concerto is still played by concert violinists today and is known for its rich and layered orchestration.
Apart from his composition work, Brustad was also a revered music teacher, and many promising musicians studied under him. Among his notable students were Camilla Wicks, a famous Norwegian-American violinist who performed many of his works, and Knut Nystedt, a well-known composer.
Overall, Bjarne Brustad was an influential figure in Norwegian music, and his contributions to the field have continued to be celebrated long after his death.
Compositions featuring Bjarne Brustad
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Symphony No. 2 | 30:01 min | Symphony | 1951 |
| 2 | Fanitullsuite (Devil Suite), for violin | Chamber Music | 1946 | |
| 3 | Caprice, for viola da gama | 10:58 min | Chamber Music | 1931 |
| 4 | Eventyr (Fairytale), suite for violin | 9:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Jeg lagde mig så silde, for orchestra | 2:30 min | Orchestral | - |
| 6 | Suite for Violin | 8:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Bjarne Brustad
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Bjarne Brustad, Sølve Sigerland, Lars Anders Tomter – Music For Violin(CD, Album) | 2003 | Simax Classics |
| 2 |  |
Terje Tønnesen, Reidun Askeland, Lars Anders Tomter, Grieg • Brustad • Halvorsen – Grieg • Brustad • Halvorsen(CD, Album) | 1990 | Victoria (2) |
| 3 |  |
Conrad Baden, Hallvard Johnsen, Bjarne Brustad – Sinfonia Espressiva / Symphony No. 3 / Symphony No. 2(CD, Compilation) | 1988 | Aurora (5) |
| 4 |  |
Ørnulf Gulbransen, Finn Mortensen, Conrad Baden, Edward Fliflet Bræin, Bjarne Brustad – Homage To A Soloist Music For Solo Flute(LP, Stereo) | 1986 | Norwegian Composers |
| 5 |  |
Bjarne Brustad, Harald Sæverud – Symphony No. 2 / Salme, Op. 27 (Symphony No. 7) | 1978 | Philips |
| 6 |  |
Sigurd Berge / Egil Hovland / Bjarne Brustad / Ragnar Söderlind / Finn Arnestad – Contemporary Music From Norway(LP) | 1978 | Philips |
| 7 |  |
Contemporary Music From Norway(LP, Stereo) | 1972 | Philips |
| 8 |  |
Conrad Baden / Klaus Egge / Alfred Janson / Bjarne Brustad – Contemporary Music From Norway(LP, Album) | 1967 | Philips |
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