Harald Sæverud
Harald Sæverud | |
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Sæverud in 1967 | |
| Born | 17 April 1897 Bergen, Norway |
| Died | 27 March 1992 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Children | Ketil Hvoslef (son) |
Harald Sigurd Johan Sæverud (17 April 1897 – 27 March 1992) was a Norwegian composer. He is most known for his music to Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt, Rondo Amoroso, and the Ballad of Revolt (Norwegian: Kjempeviseslåtten). Sæverud wrote nine symphonies and a large number of pieces for solo piano. He was a frequent guest conductor of his own works with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.