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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Edith Thallaug was a Norwegian classical music artist who was born on August 28, 1919, in Oslo, Norway. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Her father, Gustav Thallaug, was a well-known conductor and composer in Norway, and her mother, Ingeborg Thallaug, was a pianist. Edith Thallaug began her musical education at a young age, studying piano and violin. She showed great talent and dedication to music, and her parents encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She continued her studies at the Oslo Conservatory of Music, where she studied violin with Bjarne Brustad and piano with Robert Riefling. In 1940, Edith Thallaug made her debut as a soloist with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, performing the Violin Concerto in D major by Ludwig van Beethoven. This performance was a great success, and it marked the beginning of her career as a soloist. She continued to perform with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra throughout her career, and she also performed with other orchestras in Norway and abroad. Edith Thallaug was known for her virtuosity and her ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles. She was particularly admired for her performances of the works of Norwegian composers, such as Edvard Grieg and Johan Halvorsen. She also performed the works of other composers, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johannes Brahms. One of the highlights of Edith Thallaug's career was her performance at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. She was invited to perform as a soloist with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, and her performance was broadcast live on television. This performance was a great success, and it helped to establish her reputation as a world-class musician. Edith Thallaug also received many awards and honors throughout her career. In 1952, she was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in gold for her contributions to Norwegian music. In 1969, she was awarded the Order of St. Olav, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a Norwegian citizen. She was also awarded the Norwegian Music Critics' Award in 1972 and the Norwegian Society of Composers' Award in 1980. Edith Thallaug continued to perform and teach music throughout her life. She taught at the Oslo Conservatory of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music, and she also gave masterclasses in Norway and abroad. She was a beloved figure in the Norwegian music community, and she inspired many young musicians to pursue careers in music. Edith Thallaug passed away on December 14, 2008, at the age of 89. She left behind a legacy of excellence in music, and she will always be remembered as one of Norway's greatest classical music artists.

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