Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist known for his romantic and nationalistic music. His works have been popular since the late 19th century and his name has become synonymous with Norwegian music. Synonyms for Edvard Grieg may include phrases such as the father of Norwegian music, Norwegian national treasure, legendary composer of the north, iconic pianist of Norway, prolific musician of the romantic era, master of orchestration, and pioneer of Nordic music. Grieg's compositions, especially the Peer Gynt Suite and Piano Concerto in A minor, have become classics in classical music and are still performed and celebrated worldwide to this day.