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Christian Sinding
Person · male · Norway · Kongsberg · born 1856 · died 1941 · recording since 1988
Norwegian composer (1856–1941)
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Also known as C. Sinding · Christian August Sinding · 克里斯蒂安·辛丁
Timeline
19 events▣ Album 16◦ Birth 1† Death 1★ Debut release 1
1850s
1940s
1980s
· Debut release
Debut release: Der Heilige Berg (Opera In III Acts)
First documented Album in the MusicBrainz discography.
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1990s
2000s
· Album
Album: The Romantic Piano Concerto, Volume 42: Alnæs: Piano Concerto in D major, op. 27 / Sinding: Piano Concerto in D-flat major, op. 6
Album
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· Album
Album: Music For Violin And Piano • 1: Suite Im Alten Stil, Op. 10 / Waltzes, Op. 59)
Album
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2010s
2020s
Biography
English biography456 words · 5 sectionssource: wikipedia-en · licence CC BY-SA 4.0 · revision 1377089251
Biography
Christian August Sinding (11 January 1856 – 3 December 1941) was a Norwegian composer. He is best known for his lyrical work for piano Frühlingsrauschen (Rustle of Spring, 1896). He was often compared to Edvard Grieg and regarded as his successor.
Personal life
Sinding was born at Kongsberg in Buskerud, Norway. His parents were mine superintendent Matthias Wilhelm Sinding and Cecilie Marie Mejdell. He was a brother of the painter Otto Sinding and the sculptor Stephan Sinding.
In November 1898 he married actress Augusta Gade, née Smith-Petersen (1858–1936). She was the daughter of Morten Smith-Petersen and Cathrine von der Lippe. She had previously been married to physician and art patron Fredrik Georg Gade.
Career
He studied music first in Christiania (now Oslo) before going to Germany, where he studied at the conservatory in Leipzig under Salomon Jadassohn and fell under the musical influences of Wagner and Liszt. He lived in Germany for much of his life, but received regular grants from the Norwegian government. In 1921–22 he went to the United States of America to teach composition for a season at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.
Sinding's publishers required from him piano and chamber music, which had broader sales than the symphonic works he preferred. His own instrument was the violin. The large number of short, lyrical piano pieces and songs that Sinding wrote has led to many seeing him as the heir to his fellow countryman, Edvard Grieg, not so much in musical style but as a Norwegian composer with an international reputation. Sinding is best remembered today for one of his piano works, Frühlingsrauschen (Rustle of Spring, 1896). Among his other works are four symphonies, three violin concertos, a piano concerto, chamber music, songs and choral works to Norwegian texts, and an opera, Der Heilige Berg (The Holy Mountain, 1914).
Legacy
Sinding had suffered from severe senile dementia since the late 1930s. Eight weeks before his death in 1941, Sinding joined the Norwegian Nazi party, Nasjonal Samling - however, his membership card was unsigned. The Nazis had strong motivation to recruit Sinding, as he was tremendously popular before the war in both Norway and Germany. Following the liberation of Norway at the end of World War II, it was official practice for the national broadcasting system to boycott people seen as Nazi sympathisers. As a consequence, Sinding's post-war reputation in Norway became relatively obscure. The circumstances surrounding the composer's membership continue to raise controversy. Sinding had made several remarks against the Nazi occupation. He had fought for the rights of Jewish musicians during the early 1930s and was a close friend of Nordahl Grieg.
Documents
Letters by Christian Sinding held by the State Archives in Leipzig, company archives of the Music Publishing House C.F.Peters (Leipzig).
Discography & profile
Normalised profile
Percentiles are computed over every artist in the database, so a tier-3 artist can still sit in the 95th percentile on a single axis.
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 27 | 88.3th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 16 | 85.4th |
| Studio albums | 16 | 95.1th |
| Awards recorded | 1 | 89th |
| Timeline events | 19 | 93.4th |
| Recording span (years) | -47 | 6.7th |
| Genres | 6 | 91th |
Percentiles are computed at render time; missing values mean the artist has no data on that axis.
Discography (16 release groups · 16 studio albums)
Albums · 16
Der Heilige Berg (Opera In III Acts)
1988 · studio album
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Disc 11Vorspiel27:072Erster Aufzug29:39Disc 21Zweiter Aufzug22:381999 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:10:24
1Symphony no. 1 in D minor, op. 21: I. Allegro moderato10:472Symphony no. 1 in D minor, op. 21: II. Andante9:503Symphony no. 1 in D minor, op. 21: III. Vivace7:434Symphony no. 1 in D minor, op. 21: IV. Allegro8:575Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 83: I. Allegro moderato12:426Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 83: II. Andante9:307Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 83: III. Allegro10:552000 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:17:00
1Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 121: Con fuoco14:562Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 121: Andante12:113Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 121: Allegro6:454Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 121: Non troppo allegro11:185Symphony no. 4, op. 129 "Winter and Spring": Maestoso6:226Symphony no. 4, op. 129 "Winter and Spring": Andante6:187Symphony no. 4, op. 129 "Winter and Spring": Moderato2:228Symphony no. 4, op. 129 "Winter and Spring": Vivace1:469Symphony no. 4, op. 129 "Winter and Spring": Largamente3:4610Symphony no. 4, op. 129 "Winter and Spring": Andante2:2211Symphony no. 4, op. 129 "Winter and Spring": Non troppo allegro8:542001 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:10:09
1Symphony No 1 Op. 21 In Da Minor: Allegro Moderato10:471Symphony No 1 Op. 21 In Da Minor: Andante10:521Symphony No 1 Op. 21 In Da Minor: Vivace7:361Symphony No 1 Op. 21 In Da Minor: Allegro10:005Symphony No 2 Op. 83 In D Major: Allegro Moerato11:286Symphony No 2 Op. 83 In D Major: Andante8:297Symphony No 2 Op. 83 In D Major: Allegro10:572004 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:16:25
1Symphony No 3 Op. 121 In F Major: I. Con Fuoco13:452Symphony No 3 Op. 121 In F Major: II. Andante13:443Symphony No 3 Op. 121 In F Major: III. Allegro7:004Symphony No 3 Op. 121 In F Major: IV. Non Troppo Allegro10:425Symphony No 4 - Rhapsody For Orchestra "Vinter Og Vår": I. Maestoso6:276Symphony No 4 - Rhapsody For Orchestra "Vinter Og Vår": II. Andante6:207Symphony No 4 - Rhapsody For Orchestra "Vinter Og Vår": III. Moderato2:308Symphony No 4 - Rhapsody For Orchestra "Vinter Og Vår": IV. Vivace1:449Symphony No 4 - Rhapsody For Orchestra "Vinter Og Vår": V. Largamente3:3410Symphony No 4 - Rhapsody For Orchestra "Vinter Og Vår": VI. Andante2:1311Symphony No 4 - Rhapsody For Orchestra "Vinter Og Vår": VII Non Troppo Allegro8:26Sibelius: Violin Concerto / Sinding: Violin Concerto no. 1
2004 · studio album
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1Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47: I. Allegro moderato16:162Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47: II. Adagio di molto8:373Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47: III. Allegro, ma non tanto6:544Serenade in G minor, op. 69b: Lento assai7:305Violin Concerto no. 1 in A major, op. 45: I. Allegro Energico6:116Violin Concerto no. 1 in A major, op. 45: II. Andante6:397Violin Concerto no. 1 in A major, op. 45: III. Allegro giocoso8:408Romance in D major, op. 10010:222007 · studio album
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Tracklist · 6 tracks · 1:05:10
1Piano Concerto in D major, op. 27: I. Allegro moderato12:532Piano Concerto in D major, op. 27: II. Lento8:473Piano Concerto in D major, op. 27: III. Allegro assai (Tempo di valse)9:524Piano Concerto in D-flat major, op. 6: I. Allegro non troppo12:495Piano Concerto in D-flat major, op. 6: II. Andante10:006Piano Concerto in D-flat major, op. 6: III. Allegro non assai10:492008 · studio album
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Tracklist · 28 tracks · 1:55:17
Disc 11Cantus Doloris, op. 789:462Elegie i B-Dur, op. 106 nr. 12:503Romanse i D-Dur, op. 79, nr. 26:014Albumblatt, op. 81, nr. 23:165Alte Weise, op. 89, nr. 23:146Ständchen, op. 89, nr. 12:207I. Presto1:588II. Adagio5:589III. Tempo guisto5:1310Andante religioso, op. 106 nr. 34:2011I. Vals i G-Dur, op. 59, nr. 31:4012II. Vals i e-moll for piano solo, op. 59, nr. 42:0413III. Vals i G-dur, op. 59, nr. 31:4714Air, op. 81, nr. 14:0615Berceuse, op. 106, nr. 22:33Disc 21Prélude, op. 43, nr. 33:582Romanse i D-dur, op. 1009:133Abendlied, op. 89, nr. 32:254Frühlingsrauschen for solo piano, op. 32, nr. 32:555Romanse i e-moll, op. 305:006I. Marcato2:557II. Andante dolorosa3:578III. Menuetto3:269IV. Allegretto3:3410Un poco maestoso3:3611Elegie i D-moll, op. 61, nr. 23:1312Ballade, op. 61, nr.37:0313Abendstimmung, op. 1206:56Music For Violin And Piano • 1: Suite Im Alten Stil, Op. 10 / Waltzes, Op. 59)
2009 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 57:19
1Cantus Doloris, Op. 789:422Elegy In B Flat Major, Op. 106, No. 12:543Romance In D Major, Op. 79, No. 26:014Albumblatt, Op. 81, No. 23:165Alte Weise, Op. 89, No. 23:146Ständchen, Op. 89, No. 12:257Suite Im Alten Stil, Op. 10: I. Presto2:018Suite Im Alten Stil, Op. 10: II. Adagio5:589Suite Im Alten Stil, Op. 10: III. Tempo Giusto5:0710Andante Religioso, Op. 106, No. 34:2311Waltz In G Major, Op. 59, No. 31:4412Waltz In E Minor, Op. 59, No. 42:0413Waltz In G Major, Op. 59, No. 31:4514Air, Op. 81, No. 14:0515Berceuse, Op. 106, No. 22:40Music For Violin And Piano • 2
2009 · studio album
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Tracklist · 13 tracks · 58:23
1Prélude, Op. 43, No. 33:572Romance In D Major, Op. 1009:103Abendlied, Op. 89, No. 32:304Rustle Of Spring (Piano Solo), Op. 32, No. 32:565Romance In E Minor, Op. 304:576Sonate Im Alten Stil, Op. 99: I. Marcato3:017Sonate Im Alten Stil, Op. 99: II. Andante Doloroso3:588Sonate Im Alten Stil, Op. 99: III. Menuetto3:289Sonate Im Alten Stil, Op. 99: IV. Allegretto3:3410Sonate Im Alten Stil, Op. 99: V. Un Poco Maestoso3:3111Elegy In D Minor, Op. 61, No. 23:1712Ballade, Op. 61, No. 37:0013Abendstimmung, Op. 120a7:042011 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 1:51:57
Disc 11Violin Concert No. 3 op. 119 in A minor: Allegro moderato10:042Violin Concert No. 3 op. 119 in A minor: Andante5:123Violin Concert No. 3 op. 119 in A minor: Allegro non troppo5:454Legende op. 46 in B flat major6:595Romanze op. 100 in D major9:026Violin Concert No. 1 op. 45 in A major: Allegro energico6:187Violin Concert No. 1 op. 45 in A major: Andante6:178Violin Concert No. 1 op. 45 in A major: Allegro giocoso9:19Disc 21Violin Concert No. 2 op. 60 in D major: Allegro non troppo15:342Violin Concert No. 2 op. 60 in D major: Andante10:383Violin Concert No. 2 op. 60 in D major: Finale. Allegro7:324Suite op. 10 in A minor: Presto2:025Suite op. 10 in A minor: Adagio5:276Suite op. 10 in A minor: Tempo giusto5:207Abendstimmung op. 120 in G major6:28Mark Ehrenfried plays Christian Sinding
2017 · studio album
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Tracklist · 4 tracks · 56:35
1Sonata for Piano in B minor, op. 91: I. Allegro non Troppo12:182Sonata for Piano in B minor, op. 91: II. Andante5:203Sonata for Piano in B minor, op. 91: III. Vivace8:454Fatum, op. 94 - Variations for Piano30:122022 · studio album
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Tracklist · 7 tracks · 1:00:32
1Violin Concerto in A minor, op. 45: I. Allegro energico6:392Violin Concerto in A minor, op. 45: II. Andante6:023Violin Concerto in A minor, op. 45: III. Allegro giocoso9:394Romance for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 10010:335Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato13:206Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64: II. Andante8:157Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64: III. Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivace6:042024 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 57:47
1Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 12: I. Allegro moderato7:292Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 12: II. Andante4:123Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 12: III. Finale. Tempo giusto8:344Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 27: I. Allegro6:465Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 27: II. Romance. Andante5:136Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 27: III. Finale. Allegro vivace5:297Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 73: I. Allegro con brio8:308Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 73: II. Andante cantabile5:479Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 73: III. Deciso ma non troppo allegro5:472024 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 2:00:44
Disc 11Piano Trio no. 1 in D major, op. 23: I. Allegro11:122Piano Trio no. 1 in D major, op. 23: II. Andante6:183Piano Trio no. 1 in D major, op. 23: III. Con fuoco9:494Piano Trio no. 2 in A minor, op. 64: I. Allegro con brio11:105Piano Trio no. 2 in A minor, op. 64: II. Andante8:396Piano Trio no. 2 in A minor, op. 64: III. Non troppo allegro9:57Disc 21Piano Trio no. 3 in C major, op. 87: I. Con brio12:062Piano Trio no. 3 in C major, op. 87: II. Romanze. Andante8:373Piano Trio no. 3 in C major, op. 87: III. Allegro11:1646 Pieces for Cello & Piano, op. 66: No. 1. Praeludium. Allegretto5:1856 Pieces for Cello & Piano, op. 66: No. 2. Andante funebre6:3266 Pieces for Cello & Piano, op. 66: No. 3. Intermezzo. Allegretto4:2276 Pieces for Cello & Piano, op. 66: No. 4. Impromptu. Allegretto4:2386 Pieces for Cello & Piano, op. 66: No. 5. Romanze. Andante6:5096 Pieces for Cello & Piano, op. 66: No. 6. Ritornell. Allegro moderato4:152025 · studio album
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Tracklist · 18 tracks · 2:30:02
Disc 11Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 21: I. Allegro moderato10:552Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 21: II. Andante10:203Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 21: III. Vivace7:344Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 21: IV. Allegro10:305Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro moderato11:566Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 83: II. Andante9:597Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 83: III. Allegro10:47Disc 21Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 121: I. Con fuoco14:102Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 121: II. Andante10:523Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 121: III. Allegro7:084Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 121: IV. Non troppo allegro12:585Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 129 "Vinter og Vår": I. Maestoso7:226Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 129 "Vinter og Vår": II. Andante6:447Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 129 "Vinter og Vår": III. Moderato2:248Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 129 "Vinter og Vår": IV. Vivace2:039Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 129 "Vinter og Vår": V. Largamente3:5110Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 129 "Vinter og Vår": VI. Andante2:0811Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 129 "Vinter og Vår": VII. Non troppo allegro8:21
Stats & PK
Percentile within all 23,672 published artists.Put Christian Sinding head-to-head →
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 27 | 88.3th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 16 | 85.4th |
| Studio albums | 16 | 95.1th |
| Awards recorded | 1 | 89th |
| Timeline events | 19 | 93.4th |
| Recording span (years) | -47 | 6.7th |
| Genres | 6 | 91th |
Awards & honours
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav | won |
Where this record comes from
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https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c591f75a-2e95-4863-b472-98d564a0b015discography—musicbrainz · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c591f75a-2e95-4863-b472-98d564a0b015core—wikidata · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Sindingbiography—wikipedia-en · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
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Wikidata: Q364854 · MusicBrainz: c591f75a-2e95-4863-b472-98d564a0b015
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