What instruments did grieg play?

Grieg was a highly accomplished pianist and violinist, and he also played viola and cello. He is best known for his compositions for the piano, Grieg began studying the piano at the age of six and quickly showed great talent. He was enrolled at the Leipzig Conservatory at the age of 15, where he studied composition, piano, and orchestra conducting. While at the Conservatory, Grieg composed his first major orchestral work, the Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16, which was premiered in 1869.

Grieg also composed extensively for the violin. His Violin Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 8 (1867) is one of his most popular works for the instrument, and it has been recorded by numerous violinists. He also wrote a Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major, Op. 13 (1867) and a Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 36 (1881).

Grieg also played viola and cello, but he did not compose as much for these instruments as he did for the piano and violin. He did write a few pieces for viola, including a Romance for Viola and Orchestra, Op. 40 (1884) and a Cello Concerto in A major, Op. 33 (1883).

In addition to his skills as a performer, Grieg was also a gifted conductor. He conducted the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra from 1880 to 1882, and he also guest-conducted orchestras all over Europe.