Holberg Suite

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Holberg Suite (Holbergiana; Ger. Aus Holbergs Zeit, From Holberg's Time). Pf. suite in 5 movts. by Grieg comp. 1884 and orch. for str. in same year, both versions Op.40. Written to celebrate bicentenary of birth of Norweg. dramatist Ludvig Holberg (1684–1754).