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Letter from Edvard Grieg
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MS-5-2, Box 1, Folder 27, Item 5
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1 page
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(1843-1907)
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Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist. Grieg is known for incorporating elements of Norwegian folk music into his compositions and is widely considered one of the leading Romantic era composers.
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Item is a letter from Edvard Grieg to an unidentifed person. Grieg wrote the letter at his Troldhaugen residence in Bergen Norway on February 10, 1902. It reads: "Dear Sir! Permit me, in bad English, to thank you for your songs & for your essay on my musical work. Both has [sic] given me much pleasure. I also congratulate you to your reputation in America as teacher and composer and beg you kindly to receive from me and my wife our best compliments. Yours faithfully, Edvard Grieg."
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- English