Eva Knardahl

Eva Knardahl Freiwald (* May 10, 1927; † September 3, 2006 in Oslo) was a Norwegian classical pianist, who made ​​both as a musical prodigy like as an adult artist career.

Her debut was playing at the age of 12 years with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto in F Minor, Joseph Haydn, Concerto in D Major, Carl Maria von Weber, Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major op 11) and this was praised by critics.

In 1946 she moved to the U.S. and pursued there fifteen years an outstanding job with the Minnesota Orchestra, before returning to Norway in 1967. She was an integral part of the Norwegian classical music scene and first professor of chamber music at the Norwegian Academy of Music.

The most famous part of her creative work takes the interpretation of the piano works of Edvard Grieg.

Prizes and awards

  • Classic pianist
  • Norwegian musicians
  • Support of the St. Olav's Order ( Knight 1st class)
  • Born 1927
  • Died in 2006
  • Woman
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