Klaus Egge

Klaus Egge was a Norwegian composer and music critic (1906–1979). He was born at Notodden Municipality and died at Oslo.

Klaus Egge in brief

Born
1906
Died
1979
Known for
composer,music critic
Place of birth
Notodden Municipality

Overview

Born at Notodden Municipality in 1906, died at Oslo in 1979.

Identity and origins

His recorded language was Norwegian.

2 children are recorded: Ketil Egge and Guri Egge.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Nils Larsen.

As a teacher, Klaus Egge is recorded in connection with Finn Mortensen. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Work and production

One work is recorded as notable: Piano Concerto No. 2. His recorded genre is symphony.

Recognition and collections

Klaus Egge received Arts Council Norway Honorary Award, Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎, Order of the Falcon and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎.

How this article is evidenced

This article rests on 2 verified source records. held or issued by Wikidata and Wikipedia. The recorded source classes are reference work. Every statement above restates one of those records; where they are silent, this article is silent.

In detail

training under Nils Larsen is recorded. Finn Mortensen is recorded as having studied under Klaus Egge. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony.

Works named in the authority record are Piano Concerto No. 2.

Distinctions recorded are Arts Council Norway Honorary Award, Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎, Order of the Falcon and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎.

Chronology

  1. 1906Klaus Egge born at Notodden Municipality.
  2. 1979Klaus Egge died at Oslo.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Klaus Egge”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q610575: Klaus Egge

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