Edvard Grieg

“Artists like Bach and Beethoven erected churches and temples on the heights. I only wanted to build dwellings for men in which they might feel happy and at home.”

“I am sure my music has a taste of codfish in it.”

“To have the ability to withdraw into oneself and forget everything else is a rare gift.”

“Suddenly a mist fell on my eyes and I knew no more.”

“My aim in my music is to give expression to the soul of the Norwegian people.”

“The spirit of my native land is the spirit of my music.”

“I have not the slightest pretension to rank with the great masters.”

“It is great to be a Norwegian, it is great to be a human being.”