Historical FigureMale
Johan Halvorsen
1864 – 1935
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryJohan Halvorsen was a Norwegian composer, conductor, and violinist.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
March 15, 1864
Drammen
Date of death
December 4, 1935
Citizenship
Norway
Occupations & fields
conductorcomposerconcertmasterviolinistmusic arrangerorchestra leader
Awards & honours
commander of the Order of the DannebrogCommander of the Order of St. Olav
Notable works
Reisen til JulestjernenAnne PedersdotterQuality Street
- Field and occupation
- norský hudební skladatel, dirigent a houslista
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