Eivind Groven
Norwegian musician (1901–1977)
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Summary
Eivind Groven was born on October 8, 1901[1], in Lårdal[2]. He died on February 8, 1977[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and musicologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tangen Church[8]
- Father: Olav Gøytil[9]
- Child: Aslaug Groven Michaelsen[10], Tone Groven Holmboe[11], Dagne Groven Myhren[12], Gudmund Groven[13]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[14]
- Award received: Statens kunstnerlønn[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: traditional folk music[17], symphonic music[18], art music[19]
- Record label: Heilo[20]
- Commons category: Eivind Groven[21]
- Residence: Oslo Municipality[22]
- Family name: Groven[23]
- Given name: Eivind[24]
- Official website: http://orgelhuset.org[25]
- Instrument: organ[26], willow flute[27], Hardanger fiddle[28]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[29], Hvem er Hvem?[30], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[32]
- Sibling: Olav Groven[33]
Why It Matters
Eivind Groven has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Eivind Groven born?
Eivind Groven's place of birth was Lårdal[2].
Where did Eivind Groven die?
Eivind Groven passed away in Oslo[4].
Who were Eivind Groven's parents?
Eivind Groven's father was Olav Gøytil[9].
What did Eivind Groven do for work?
Eivind Groven worked as a composer[5] and musicologist[6].
What awards did Eivind Groven receive?
Honors received include Statens kunstnerlønn[15].