Gerd Grieg Gerd Grieg Gerd Grieg, née Egede-Nissen (21 April 1895 – 9 August 1988) was a Norwegian stage and film actress. She was born in Bergen, Norway. Her parents were Georga Wilhelma Ellertsen (1871-1959) and politician Adam Egede-Nissen (1868-1953). Her siblings Aud Egede-Nissen, Ada Kramm, Stig Egede-Nissen, Lill Egede-Nissen and Gøril Havrevold became actors as well. Gerd Grieg made her acting début at the Nationaltheatret in 1910. During the German occupation of Norway, Gerd Grieg was active in supporting the Norwegian war effort from exile. Gerd Grieg mostly stayed in the United States and the United Kingdom, "entertaining Norwegian seamen like
Violin Sonatas (Grieg) sonata form. The first movement is characterized by its bold and heroic introduction. The agitated opening theme is contrasted with a lyrical second theme. The second movement opens with a serene piano solo in E major with a lyrical melodic line. In the middle section, Grieg uses a playful dance tune. The finale is written in sonata form with coda but lacks a development section. Violin Sonatas (Grieg) Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg wrote three violin sonatas. They are all examples of his musical nationalism, since they all contain references or similarities to Norwegian folk song. The three Sonatas for violin