About Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen
Lived 1880 – 1919 (aged 39). Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen was a Norwegian composer and pianist.
Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen (29 April 1880 – 1919) was a Norwegian pianist and composer.
Biography He was born on 29 April 1880 in Ålesund, Norway to Captain Sigvart Nilsen (1852–1906) and Sophie Marie Olesdatter (1853–1924). After his birth, the family moved to Bergen, Norway. His mother was the daughter of Ole Mathias Pedersen (1822–1914). He studied music in Berlin.
Concerts Franz Liszt, Ballade in B minor for piano (January 26, 1904) Franz Liszt, Ballade in B minor for piano (April 15, 1904) Johannes Brahms, Rhapsody in B minor for piano, Op. 70 (1906) Richard Wagner, Träume, with Anna Jensen (1906) Franz Liszt, Franciskus Legend (1906)
Compositions 2 Deutsche Lieder nr. 1 Ich hab' im Traum geweinet Heine (1906)
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Who was Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen?
(1880-1919) Norwegian musician
When was Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen born?
Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen was born on 29 April 1880 in Ålesund Municipality.
When did Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen die?
Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen died on 26 July 1919 in Bergen.
What was Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen's occupation?
Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen was a composer and pianist.
What nationality was Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen?
Sigvart Høgh-Nilsen was Norwegian.
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