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Johan Halvorsen (15 March 1864 – 4 December 1935) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and violinist.
Johan Halvorsen was a celebrated Norwegian composer, conductor, and violinist. His Passacaglia based on a theme by Handel remains one of his most performed works, and will appear on the Colburn Chamber Music Society program on September 17.
Mar 16, 2020 · The Oslo Philharmonic with conductor Vasily Petrenko perform Johan Halvorsen's Norwegian Rhapsody No. 1 in Oslo Concert Hall on 27th September 2019, as a part of the orchestra's 100th...
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Johan Halvorsen (15 March 1864 – 4 December 1935) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and violinist.
Aug 27, 2013 · Johan Halvorsen (15 March 1864 -- 4 December 1935) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and violinist.Work: Symphony No.2 in D-minor "Fatum" (1924 rev. 1928)M...
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Johan Halvorsen spent most of his career writing for the theater, which is probably why his music sounds so effortless, colorful, and well, efficient. This
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The influence of the theater on the life of composer, violinist and conductor Johan Halvorsen dates as far back as his youth. During his time as musical director for Norway’s two most important theatrical stages he composed music for over thirty different plays.