Johan Halvorsen

Johan Halvorsen (1864–1935) was a Norwegian conductor, composer and concertmaster.

Johan Halvorsen in brief

Born
1864
Died
1935
Known for
conductor,composer,concertmaster,violinist,music arranger,orchestra leader
Place of birth
Drammen

Overview

Recorded at birth as Johan August Halvorsen.

Born at Drammen in 1864, died at Oslo in 1935.

In detail

Johan Halvorsen studied at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. training under Gudbrand Bøhn is recorded. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony.

Residence is recorded at Oslo.

Works named in the authority record are Reisen til Julestjernen, Anne Pedersdotter and Quality Street.

Distinctions recorded are commander of the Order of the Dannebrog and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Johan Halvorsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q449172: Johan Halvorsen

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