Abraham, Max (1831–1900) Born in Danzig (Gdansk), editor for the publishing house of C. F. Peters, Leipzig, later a partner, and eventually sole proprietor (from 1880). He inaugurated the famous Edition Peters and was succeeded by his nephew, Henri Hinrichsen (see below).

Alnas, Eyvind (1872–1932) Norwegian organist, accompanist and composer. He studied in Christiania, Leipzig and Berlin. His works include two symphonies, a piano concerto, chamber and piano music. Among his eighty-five songs are settings of poems by Vinje, Krag and Ibsen, some of which were also set by Grieg.

Augundson, Torgeir (1801–72) Known as ‘Myllarguten’, the Miller's Boy. One of Norway's most celebrated Hardanger fiddle players, with a great talent for improvisation. He was taken up by Ole Bull, who arranged a number of concerts with him from 1849.

Benzon, Carl Otto Valdemar (1856–1927) Danish dramatist. Born in Copenhagen, Benzon wished first to be a doctor, but bowing to his father's wishes, qualified as a pharmacist and went into the family firm. Also a noted sportsman, he was a pioneer in contemporary sports movements. His career as a dramatist began with a one-act play Surrogater (Substitutes) in 1882, which received its first performance at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen. He went on to write many plays between then and 1922, including the one regarded as a masterpiece, Forældre (Parents, 1907). His play Anna Bryde, produced in 1894 and from which Grieg set two songs, was not a success.

Beyer, Frants (1851–1918) Norwegian amateur musician and composer. Born in Bergen, he was a driving force in the city's musical life, chairman of Harmonien for many years and the society's only honorary member. He was a great admirer of Norwegian folk music and loved the countryside, especially the Jotunheim area. He published six albums of songs and was a one-time pupil of Grieg in Christiania. He was Grieg's closest friend for more than thirty years, almost making that his life's work. He was the recipient of innumerable letters from Grieg, some of which were published by his wife Marie in 1923. Many more are now available (see Bibliography) and are invaluable as source material.