Short bio Klaus Egge
Full biography Klaus Egge
Klaus Egge (1906-1979) was a Norwegian composer who was known for his use of traditional folk music in his works. He studied music in Oslo and later in Leipzig, Germany. His early works were influenced by his mentor, the composer Béla Bartók, and by Norwegian folk music. Egge's later works moved away from the folk-influenced style and became more modernist in nature.
Egge's output included symphonies, concertos, and chamber music, as well as works for solo instruments and voice. He also wrote music for films, radio, and television. Some of Egge's most notable works include his Symphony No. 2, Piano Concerto No. 2, and the ballet "Huldra."
Throughout his career, Egge received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Norwegian music. In 1972, he was awarded the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award for his work as a composer. Today, he is remembered as one of Norway's most significant composers of the 20th century.
Compositions featuring Klaus Egge
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cello Concerto, Op. 29 | 28:37 min | Concerto | 1966 |
| 2 | Violin Concerto, Op. 26 | 30:46 min | Concerto | 1953 |
| 3 | Concerto for piano & orchestra No. 2, Op 21 | 21:18 min | Concerto | 1944 |
| 4 | Den Dag Kjem Aldri, for chorus | 3:39 min | Choral | 1944 |
| 5 | String Quartet No.1, Op.5 | 20:39 min | Chamber Music | 1933 |
| 6 | Akvarell, for piano, Op. 1/2 | 3:11 min | Keyboard | 1927 |
| 7 | Valse Dolce, for piano, Op. 1/1 | 2:31 min | Keyboard | 1927 |
| 8 | Duo Concertante for violin & viola, Op. 23 | 16:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Goat Horn Dance, for piano | 2:05 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Phantasy in Halling, for piano. Op. 12a | 4:27 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Phantasy in Springar, for piano, Op. 12c | 4:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Sonata for piano No. 1 ("Draumkvædet"), Op. 4 | 21:14 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Sonata for piano No. 2 ("Patética"), Op. 27 | 20:04 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Sonata for violin & piano, Op. 3 | 23:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Symphony No. 1 | 43:57 min | Symphony | - |
| 16 | Trio for piano, violin & cello, Op. 14 | 29:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Klaus Egge
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Fartein Valen, Klaus Egge, Finn Mortensen, Rolf Wallin, Håkon Austbø – Norwegian Imperatives(SACD, Album, Hybrid, Multichannel) | 2009 | Aurora (5) |
| 2 |  |
Klaus Egge - Håvard Gimse, Trondheim Soloists, Øyvind Gimse – Piano Concerto No. 2 • Piano Sonata No. 1 "Draumkvædet" • Halling Fantasy(CD, Album) | 2007 | Naxos |
| 3 |  |
Fartein Valen • Klaus Egge • Johan Kvandal • Alfred Janson – Oslo String Quartet – Norwegian 20th-Century String Quartets | 2000 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Klaus Egge, Torleif Torgersen – Piano Works(CD, Album) | 1999 | Simax Classics |
| 5 |  |
Piano Concerto No. 2. Op. 21 / Symphony No. 1. Op. 17 | 1988 | Aurora (5) |
| 6 |  |
Klaus Egge, Egil Hovland – Cello Concerto, Trombone Concerto(LP) | 1980 | Philips |
| 7 |  |
Klaus Egge - Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Karsten Andersen – Symphony No. 1, Op. 17 | 1976 | Philips |
| 8 |  |
Sonata Over The «Dream Vision» Tune For Piano, Op. 4 / Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 21(LP) | 1972 | Philips |
| 9 |  |
Odd Grüner-Hegge, Klaus Egge – Contemporary Music From Norway(LP) | 1971 | Philips |
| 10 |  |
Klaus Egge, Finn Mortensen, Egil Hovland – Symphony No. 4 Op. 30 / Fantasy For Piano And Orchestra, Op. 27 / Lamenti For Orchestra, Op. 43(LP) | 1971 | Philips |
| 11 |  |
Klaus Egge, Knut Nystedt, The Hindar String Quartet – String Quartet No. 1 Op. 5 / String Quartet No. 4 Op. 56(LP) | 1968 | Philips |
| 12 |  |
Conrad Baden / Klaus Egge / Alfred Janson / Bjarne Brustad – Contemporary Music From Norway(LP, Album) | 1967 | Philips |
| 13 |  |
Klaus Egge - Camilla Wicks, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Øivin Fjeldstad / Kjell Bækkelund – Violin-Concerto / Piano Sonata No. 2 / Fantasy In Halling-Rhythm / Fantasy In Springar-Rhythm | 1966 | Philips |
| 14 |  |
The Louisville Orchestra, Klaus Egge, Roy Harris – Symphony No. 3 / Kentucky Spring(LP) | 1960 | First Edition Records |
| 15 |  |
Eivind Groven / Klaus Egge – Music From Modern Norway: Volume II(LP) | 1955 | Mercury |
| 16 |  |
Eivind Groven, David Monrad Johansen, Klaus Egge, Johan Svendsen / Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Øivin Fjeldstad – Hjalar Ljod. Overture / Symphonic Fantasy / Symphony No. 2 / Festival Polonaise(LP, Album) | - | Philips |
| 17 |  |
Klaus Egge, Oslo Filharmoniske Orkester, Odd Grüner-Hegge – Symphony NO.1 OPUS 17(LP) | - | The Gramophone Co. Ltd. |
| 18 |  |
Eivind Groven, David Monrad Johansen, Klaus Egge, Johan Svendsen / Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Øivin Fjeldstad – Hjalar Ljod. Overture / Symphonic Fantasy / Symphony No. 2 / Festival Polonaise(LP, Album, Mono) | - | Philips |
| 19 |  |
Concerto For Cello And Orchestra / Symphony No. 2. Op. 22 / Symphony No. 4. Op. 30(CD, Compilation) | - | Aurora (5) |
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