Christian Sinding

As a Norwegian composer and heir to Grieg, Sinding initially studied the violin a the University of Leipzig. His talent for composition, however, soon became apparent and he stopped studying the violin. His techniques, harmonies and style betray the influence of both Wagner and Liszt. Compositions declare fully embodied harmonies with quick and sometimes disconcerting modulations. Sinding's progressions were, nevertheless, usually well-structured with a penchant for smooth chromatics. Stylistically his music was both aggressive and strong. Sinding is only second to Grieg in th...