Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl (1885–1959) was a Norwegian composer, music educator and pianist.

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Overview

Born at Christiania in 1885, died at Oslo in 1959.

In detail

training under Astrid Onarheim is recorded. Thora Bratt and Dagny Knutsen are recorded as having studied under Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Residence is recorded at Oslo Municipality.

Distinctions recorded are King's Medal of Merit in Gold.

Sources

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    “Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1793119: Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl

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