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Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
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The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the world's oldest orchestral institutions. It performs some 110 concerts a year, and is based at the 1,500-seat Grieg Hall in Bergen, Norway. History Established in 1765 under the name Det Musicalske Selskab (The Musical Society), it later changed its name to Musikselskabet Harmonien and it is often referred to as "Harmonien" (the Harmony) by Bergen's citizens. After World War I, there was strong interest in the major Norwegian cities of Bergen and Kristiania (which later changed its name to Oslo) in having larger orchestras, and in 1919 the orchestra in Bergen was reorganized to employed 40 professional full-time musicians. As of 2006 the orchestra has 98 musicians. The orchestra has had a long tradition of playing contemporary music. Ludwig van Beethoven's second symphony was performed in Bergen in the year it was published, 1804 - even before it was performed in Berlin. Bergen-born composer Edvard Grieg had close ties with the orchestra, and was artistic director from 1880 to 1882. He also bequeathed a portion of his estate to a fund which continues to provide financial support for the orchestra. Other composers have served as principal conductor of the orchestra, including Arvid Fladmoe, Johan Halvorsen, Iver Holter, Richard Henneberg, Olav Kielland and Per Winge. Composer Harald Sæverud was frequently invited to conduct his own works, and the orchestra continues to commission and perform new compositions on a regular basis
top songs
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Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten for Strings and Bell (1977)
2,0342Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2, Op. 64c: Montagues and Capulets
1,7413Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring), Part 1: L'adoration de la Terre (Adoration of the Earth)
6044Cantus In Memoriam Benjamin Britten
4425Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morgenstemning (Morning Mood)
3406Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: II. Åses død (The Death of Aase)
3077Symphonic Dances, Op. 64: I. Allegro Moderato E Marcato
2928Symphonic Dances, Op. 64: II. Allegretto Grazioso
2749Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. I Dovregubbens hall (In the Hall of the Mountain King)
26310Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: III. Anitras dans (Anitra’s Dance)
259albums
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The 99 Darkest Pieces of Classical Music
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The Darkest Classical String Pieces
Holst: The Planets, Op. 32 - Elgar: Enigma Variations, Op. 36
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The Best 20th Century Classical Hits
Grieg - 100 Supreme Classical Masterpieces: Rise of the Masters
PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet, Suites Nos. 1-3
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The Great Ballets: 75 Highlights
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Spiegel Im Spiegel
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Classical Moods: Nostalgia
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Best - Grieg
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Modern Classics: Arvo Pärt
GRIEG: Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2 / Funeral March / Old Norwegian Melody / Bell Ringing