Agathe Backer Grøndahl

Agathe Backer Grøndahl (1847–1907) was a Norwegian composer, pianist, and teacher who became one of Scandinavia’s most celebrated musical figures during the Romantic era. Known for her lyrical piano works and art songs, she blended Norwegian folk influences with rich Romantic harmonies, earning praise from peers like Edvard Grieg, who called her “the greatest musical genius Norway has produced.” A virtuoso pianist, she studied with legends like Franz Liszt and Hans von Bülow, touring Europe before focusing on composing and teaching in her later years. Her catalog includes over 400 works—many featured in recent releases like *10 Fantasistykker, Op. 36* and tender vocal pieces such as *Duggdråper* from *Barnets vaardag*. Beyond music, she championed education and women’s rights, balancing her career with raising six children. Her music, from the sparkling *Friskt Mot!* to introspective *Mot Kveld*, remains a testament to her warmth and inventive spirit.

Genres

Classical

Chamber Music

Art Song

Norwegian Folk

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Edvard Grieg

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Fanny Mendelssohn

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Johannes Brahms

Sergei Rachmaninoff

Robert Schumann

Franz Liszt

Camille Saint-Saëns

Latest Release

Backer Grøndahl: 3 Sange, Op. 1: No. 3, Till mit Hjertes Dronning

Agathe Backer Grøndahl

Single - Released February 14, 2025