Short bio Edvard Fliflet Braein
Full biography Edvard Fliflet Braein
Edvard Fliflet Braein was a Norwegian composer and conductor who was born on August 23, 1924, and died on April 30, 1976. He is best known for his work "Ut mot havet" (Out Towards the Sea), which is considered to be his most popular piece of music.
Braein began his music career as a conductor, founding and leading several municipal orchestras in Norway. He also served as the conductor of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.
However, Braein is primarily remembered as a composer. In addition to his famous piece "Ut mot havet," he composed many other works across a variety of genres, including chamber music, orchestral music, and choral music. Throughout his career, Braein drew inspiration from the natural world, particularly the landscapes and seascapes of Norway.
Braein's compositions are known for their sweeping melodies and lush harmonies, which evoke a sense of grandeur and majesty. His music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and continues to be beloved by many listeners today.
In addition to composing and conducting, Braein was also a writer and a producer. His legacy continues to be celebrated in Norway and beyond, as his music remains a significant part of the country's cultural heritage.
Compositions featuring Edvard Fliflet Braein
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Trio, Op. 15 | Chamber Music | 1964 | |
| 2 | Anne Pedersdotter, Op 74 | 113:36 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 3 | Capriccio for piano & orchestra, Op. 9 | 12:47 min | Concerto | - |
| 4 | Concertino for flute & orchestra, Op. 10 | 16:54 min | Concerto | - |
| 5 | De glade Musikanter (The Merry Musicians), for orchestra, Op. 1 | 12:11 min | Orchestral | - |
| 6 | Overture for orchestra, Op. 2 | 6:40 min | Orchestral | - |
| 7 | Serenade for orchestra, Op. 5 | 12:19 min | Orchestral | - |
| 8 | Symphony No. 1 | 35:24 min | Symphony | - |
| 9 | Symphony No. 2 | 25:34 min | Symphony | - |
| 10 | Symphony No. 3 | 18:06 min | Symphony | - |
| 11 | Ut mot havet (Out Towards the Sea), for chorus | 2:52 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Edvard Fliflet Braein
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Atterberg ∙ Wirén ∙ Sibelius ∙ Bræin ∙ Halvorsen ∙ Svendsen ∙ Sinding ∙ Bull ∙ Alm, LGT Young Soloists, Alexander Gilman – Nordic Dream (Works For String Orchestra)(CD, ) | 2018 | RCA Red Seal |
| 2 |  |
Edvard Fliflet Bræin, Norwegian Radio Symphony Orchestra, The, Peter Szilvay – Complete Symphonies(CD, Album) | 2007 | Simax Classics |
| 3 |  |
Anne Pedersdotter(2×CD, Album) | 1993 | Simax Classics |
| 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 |  |
Ungdomssymfonikerne, Karsten Andersen, Einar Henning Smebye, Edvard Grieg, Edvard Fliflet Bræin, Igor Strawinsky – Konsert For Klaver Og Orkester, A-moll, Opus 16 / Symfoniske Danser, Opus 64 / Largo For Strykere, Opus 12 / Vårofferet(2×LP) | 1981 | Festival (5) |
| 6 |  |
Edvard Fliflet Bræin, Richard Kjelstrup, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Sverre Bruland, Den Norske Operas Orkester, Arvid Fladmoe – Contemporary Music From Norway(LP) | 1974 | Philips |
| 7 |  |
Edvard Fliflet Bræin, Harald Sæverud, Fartein Valen, Odd Grüner-Hegge, Johan Svendsen, Arne Eggen – In Collaboration With Society Of Norwegian Composers(12×12", 78 RPM, Promo) | 1950 | Norwegian Office Of Cultural Relations |
| 8 |  |
Braein / Olsen / Irgens Jensen / Monrad-Johansen / Eggen - Odd Gruner-Hegge Conducts The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra – Music Of Modern Norway Vol. 4(LP) | - | Mercury |
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