Edvard Grieg and the Schumanns: Intersecting in Leipzig -- Exploring the Influence of Robert & Clara Schumann on Edvard Grieg

Goshen College (Goshen IN)
Friday May 8 - Saturday May 9, 2026
The third conference and competition of the Edvard Grieg Society of the Great Lakes, held in Goshen (Indiana), is dedicated to the influence of Robert and Clara Schumann on Edvard Grieg, particularly as he studied in Leipzig, and includes recitals, lectures, and piano and vocal competitions.

Concerts:
  • Friday May 8, 7:30 p.m.
    • Guest Artists Jeni Houser, soprano and Austin Huntington, cello
    • EGSOGL Board pianists Gregory Martin and Luke Norell
  • Saturday May 9, 5:00 p.m.
    • Performance award winners from Piano and Vocal Competitions
    • Laura Loge, soprano - President of Northwest Edvard Grieg Society
    • Gregory Martin, Luke & Mary Rose Norell, piano

Competitions:
  • Pre-College Piano Competition:
    • $1600+ in prizes
    • 3 Divisions for ages 18 and under
  • Vocal Competition:
    • $2200 in prizes and $150 in stipends for finalists
    • 2 Divisions for emerging artists

Lectures and Masterclasses: Early Afternoon of Saturday May 9
  • Announcement of Voice and Piano Competition Results
  • Lecture-recital: Laura Loge, soprano and president of Northwest Edvard Grieg Society
  • Lecture "Agathe Backer Grøndahl: a Powerful Link between Clara Schumann and the Griegs": Anna Hersey, soprano; EGSOGL Board Member; and faculty of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • Lecture-demonstration on the Grieg cello sonata: Gregory Martin, president EGSOGL; faculty at University of Indianapolis
  • Voice Masterclass opportunity for Collegiate and precollege singers--information and application coming soon!
  • Discussion of Grieg Publications

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