Episode 3
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). 3/5. Donald Macleod investigates what made the pervasive Norwegian identity in Grieg's music so attractive to audiences in Britain.
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
3/5. Donald Macleod investigates what made the pervasive Norwegian identity in Grieg's music so attractive to audiences in Britain, from his landmark pieces to his later, more complex compositions.
Norwegian Dances, Op 35, No 1 (orch. Sitt)
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Neeme Jarvi (conductor)
Humoresque, Op 6, No 3
Einar Steen-Nokleberg (piano)
Peer Gynt Suite No 1, Op 46
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Herbert von Karajan (conductor)
The Mountain Maid (Haugtussa), Op 67
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano)
Bengt Forsberg (piano).
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- Wed 31 Oct 200712:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 31 Oct 200720:45BBC Radio 3
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