Rolf Holger


Rolf Holger was a Norwegian organist, pianist, and composer.

Career

Holger was born in Kristiania. He was the organist at Manglerud Church, but he is particularly known as the organist for NRK's radio devotionals, where together with Sigvart Fotland he played to hymns sung by the Andaktskvartetten. Holger was also a sought-after accompanist, and he accompanied the singer Olav Werner at over 300 concerts throughout Norway. He also accompanied Aase Nordmo Løvberg on her concert tours. He was an accompanist on many recordings, including with Peder Alhaug. In 1950 he was a soloist at the premiere of Eivind Groven's Piano Concerto with the Bergen [Philharmonic Orchestra], conducted by Olav Kielland. Rolf Holger was a Freemason and served as the organist at lodge meetings at the Freemasons' Hall in Oslo.

Family

Holger was married to Sofie Almgren.

Works