Finn Benestad | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1929 Kristiansand, Norway |
| Died | 30 April 2012 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | University of Oslo |
| Occupation | musicologist |
| Known for | long-term research on composer Edvard Grieg |
| Notable work | Edvard Grieg – mennesket og kunstneren |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
Finn Benestad (30 October 1929, Kristiansand – 30 April 2012, Kristiansand)[1] was a Norwegian musicologist and music critic. He was a professor at the University of Oslo from 1965 to 1998, and is probably best known for his long-term research on composer Edvard Grieg.
- ^ "Finn Benestad died on Monday 30th April". Grieg Society. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2012.