Sigmund Groven has travelled practically all over the world with his small companion, the harmonica. In the US Sigmund made musical history in 1990, when he became one of the few harmonica players ever to be featured at Carnegie Hall with a classical recital. Throughout the 1990s Sigmund went on… Continue reading
Did you know that Sigmund credits one person and one specific event for becoming a composer? Back in 1971, Sigmund was asked by Erik Bye to compose the melody to Så spiller vi harmonica / Song of the harmonica, a poem Bye had written. Until then, Sigmund had not been confident… Continue reading
Fact of the Month: Blow Silver Wind Sigmund Groven has numerous times been commissioned to compose works for special events. In 1975 Sigmund was asked to compose the music to Blow, Silver Wind by Erik Bye (1926 – 2004), the famous reporter and entertainer. The event was the 150th anniversary of the… Continue reading
