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In 1991 Per Brevig founded the Edvard Grieg Society in anticipation of the composer's 150th anniversary in 1993. Under his leadership, the Society has become the center of activities celebrating Grieg in the U.S., including major symposia at Columbia University in New York City. The culmination of an Edvard Grieg Society season is often highlighted with a concert at Lincoln Center with Mr. Brevig conducting the Orchestra of St. Luke's in music by Grieg and other Scandinavian composers, as well as music by American composers. Per Brevig is a member of the National Society of Literature and the Arts and is cited in the International Who's Who in Music, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Personalities of America and Who's Who Among America's Teachers. In 1990, Mr. Brevig was decorated with the Royal Medal of St. Olav by King Olav V of Norway. The medal was presented to him in recognition of his efforts to promote Norwegian music and culture in the United States. Mr. Brevig's future conducting engagements include operatic and symphonic performances both in the U.S. and abroad. |