She made her concert debut playing Beethoven, conducted by a then unknown Edvard Grieg. Her talent led her to study with Hans von Bülow and Franz Liszt. She went on to become a towering figure in the Nordic music scene, writing over 400 works. We'll hear music by Agathe Backer Grøndahl tonight after 8 p.m. on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they've selected.
Listen tonight: a towering figure in the Nordic music scene
Grieg Foundation
