Sigmund Groven

Sigmund Groven
Groven to the left with Sugar Plum Fairies at Moland Church in Fyresdal, August 3, 2007.
Groven to the left with Sugar Plum Fairies at Moland Church in Fyresdal, August 3, 2007.
Background information
Born (1946-03-16) 16 March 1946 (age 78)
OriginNorway
GenresClassical, traditional folk music
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentHarmonica
Websitewww.sigmundgroven.com

Sigmund Groven (born 16 March 1946 in Heddal, Telemark) is a Norwegian classical harmonica player, today considered one of the world's leading classical harmonica players. He plays with a large number of the world's leading musicians and orchestras, and he has made 23 recordings yet in his own name (compilations not counted). His repertoire ranges from popular and folk music to his own compositions, from Bach to contemporary music.[1]

  1. ^ Lysdahl, Anne Jorunn Kydland (2009-09-01). "Sigmund Groven Biography". Norsk Biografisk Leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2012-12-12.