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100
This important woman taught Grieg to play the piano.
Who is his mother, Gesine Hagerup.
100
Grieg studied, largely unsuccessfully, at this school.
What is Leipzig Conservatory.
100
Though he traveled extensively, Grieg was born and died in this picturesque town.
What is Bergen, Norway.
100
This piece was inspired by his only child.
What is the Piano Concerto in A Minor.
100
This was Grieg's first and primary instrument.
What is the piano.
200
This soprano was a part of Grieg's family by marriage and by blood.
Who is Nina Hagerup.
200
Grieg got this honorifically from both Oxford and Cambridge.
What is a doctorate.
200
This capital city was Grieg's home during a large portion of his career
What is Oslo (or Christiania).
200
Probably the most widely recognized of Grieg's repertoire, this short but memorable piece is often played at Halloween.
What is In The Hall of the Mountain King.
200
This was addressed and signed with the same name.
What is a telegraph.
300
This only child may have inspired the Piano Concerto In A Minor
Who is Alexandra Grieg.
300
Grieg left Leipzig Conservatory "As ____ as I arrived"
What is stupid.
300
This building, past Ullensvang in Hardange, was just large enough for Grieg and his desk and piano.
What is a cabin.
300
Grieg's greatest contribution to his country was the aggrandizement of this art form.
What is Norwegian folk music.
300
Grieg kept this in his pocket and rubbed it for luck before each performance.
What is a ceramic frog.
400
This accomplished violinist and old family friend is responsible for Grieg attending Leipzig.
Who is "Ole Bull".
400
This author hired Grieg to write incidental music - later very popular - for his play.
Who is Henrik Ibsen.
400
This capitol city was where Grieg met his friend and muse Rikard Nordraak.
What is Copenhagen.
400
Grieg's most famous collection of pieces started as incidental music for this play.
What is Peer Gynt.
400
This remote spot near Troldhaugen houses the urn containing Grieg's ashes.
What is a cliff face.
500
This best friend was not only an inspiration in life; his premature death inspired a funeral march in his honour.
Who is Rikard Nordraak
500
Though The Peer Gynt Suite is by far Grieg's most famous composition, he referred to it as ____.
What is a horror.
500
This Bergen house was Grieg's home for the last years of his life.
What is Troldhaugen.
500
Grieg's great-grandfather fought alongside this famous figure at Culloden before emigrating to Norway.
Who is Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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