1843 Born in Bergen on June 15, the son of a merchant and British consul; early piano lessons with his mother, who was a pianist. 1858–62 Studies at the Leipzig Conservatory. 1862 Concerts in Norway.
Count von Waldstein sends him on his way with the famous words: “With steady diligence you will receive Mozart’s spirit from Haydn's hands.” In Vienna he studies with Haydn, Albrechtsberger, ...