Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Halvdan Kjerulf
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025
1. Halvdan Kjerulf Marker
Halfdan
Kjerulf
1815-68
bodde 1851-58 i dette hus
av ham selv kalt
«Romancefabriken»
Oppfψrt ca 1847
tilskrives arkitekt
H. D. Linstow
The composer Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-68) from 1851 to 1858 lived in this house, which he himself called Romancefabriken ("The Romance Factory") - built circa 1847 and attributed to architect H. D. Linstow.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1815.
Location. 59° 55.226′ N, 10° 43.647′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Majorstuen. It is on Parkveien, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Parkveien 29, Oslo 0350, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Camilla Collett (within shouting distance of this marker); «Butikken» / The Store (about
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Also see . . .
1. Halfdan Kjerulf (Wikipedia). Overview:
Halfdan Kjerulf (17 September 1815 11 August 1868) was a Norwegian composer.(Submitted on June 28, 2025.)
2. Halfdan Kjerulf (Selskabet for Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian). Excerpt (in translation):
Halfdan Kjerulf was born in Christiania. His father was an immigrant Danish civil servant. His mother, Betzy Lasson, was from a well-known musical family. At his father's request, Halfdan began studying law, but quit and devoted himself entirely to music when his father died in 1841. In 1845 he became the first conductor of the newly founded Studentersangforening.(Submitted on June 28, 2025.)
In 1849 Kjerulf received a scholarship and studiedfor two years in Copenhagen and Leipzig. His late musical education meant that he never embarked on major compositions, but became the creator of the Norwegian romance and brought nature poetry into music. He became an authority in the city's musical life, and Agathe Backer Grψndahl and Erika Nissen were among his students.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 20252. Halvdan Kjerulf Marker - wide view
Kjerulf had poor health and died in 1868 of tuberculosis at the Grefsen Vandcuuranstalt, aged 53.
3. Halfdan Kjerulf - Intermezzo and Springdans, Op.27 (Youtube, 4:59). (Submitted on June 28, 2025.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
