Signe Lund-Skabo (1868-1950), Norwegian pianist and composer, studied with teachers in Norway, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris and Vienna, wrote orchestral and chamber music and a large number of piano pieces and songs. Growing up in stimulating environments, surrounded by prominent musicians, authors and artists, she was at an early age encouraged by Edvard Grieg, but successes came at a price. Pursuing a career as composer was not easy for women of her background, and her autobiography in two volumes is an interesting account of a life out of the ordinary. She lived in USA 1902-1925, en… read more
Signe Lund-Skabo (1868-1950), Norwegian pianist and composer, studied with teachers in Norway, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris and Vienna, wrote orchestral and chamber music and a large number of piano pieces and songs. Growing up in stimulating environments, surrounded by prominent musicians, auth… read more
Signe Lund-Skabo (1868-1950), Norwegian pianist and composer, studied with teachers in Norway, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris and Vienna, wrote orchestral and chamber music and a large number of piano pieces and songs. Growing up in stimulating environments, surrounded by prominent musicians, authors and artists, she was at an early age encouraged by Edvard Grieg, but… read more