Ferdinand Giovanni Schediwy

ConductorConductor from Czech Republic
1801, June 2nd in Prague - 1877, October 12th in Bergen

Ferdinand Giovanni Schediwy (2 June 1801 – 12 October 1877) was a Czech-born conductor, composer, organist, and teacher who became a prominent figure in Norwegian musical life. Born in Prague, he immigrated to Bergen, Norway, where he played a crucial role in developing the city's musical environment. In 1827, he became leader of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (then called Harmonien). Schediwy is particularly notable for being Edvard Grieg's first music teacher, making him an important figure in Norwegian musical history. Despite his Czech origins, he integrated into Norwegian culture and became a significant contributor to the development of classical music in Bergen. Source: Wikipedia

Usual Name Ferdinand Giovanni Schediwy
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Ensembles Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra from 1827 to 1844
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