Transformative Years
Donald Macleod introduces this multi-talented Norwegian composer, pianist and conductor with music from his early years.
During his lifetime, this multi-talented Norwegian composer, pianist and conductor, was a hugely popular figure throughout 19th century Europe, and today is regarded as the foremost Scandinavian composer of his generation, who did more to establish a national identity for Norwegian music than anyone else. Donald Macleod introduces a concert overture with a chequered career, a group of piano pieces based on a collection of folk music transcriptions Grieg would re-visit throughout his career, a violin sonata praised by Liszt and an intriguing collaboration with one of Norway's most important writers, based on tales from the old Norse sagas.
Butterfly, Op.43 No.1 (Lyric Pieces Book 3 )
Edvard Grieg (piano)
In Autumn, Op.11
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Sakari Oramo
25 Norwegian Folk-songs and Dances Op.17 (selection)
Einar Steen-Nøkleberg (piano)
Violin Sonata No.2 in G, Op.13
Baiba Skride (violin)
Lauma Skride (piano)
Before a Southern Convent, Op.20
Barbara Bonney (soprano)
Randi Stene (mezzo-soprano)
Women's voices of the Gothenburg Symphony Chorus
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Neeme Järvi
Producer Deborah Preston.
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Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces Op.43 - Sommerfugl [Butterfly]
Performer: Edvard Grieg.- Documents: 291395.
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Edvard Grieg
In Autumn - Overture Op.11
Performer: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo.- ERATO : 8573--82917-2.
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Edvard Grieg
25 Norwegian Folksongs and Dances Op.17 - Springlaat
Performer: Einar Steen-Nøkleberg.- NAXOS : 8.550-882.
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Edvard Grieg
25 Norwegian Folksongs and Dances Op.17 - Niels Tallefjoren
Performer: Einar Steen-Nøkleberg.- NAXOS : 8.550-882.
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Edvard Grieg
25 Norwegian Folksongs and Dances Op.17 - The Pig
Performer: Einar Steen-Nøkleberg.- NAXOS : 8.550-882.
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Edvard Grieg
25 Norwegian Folksongs and Dances Op.17 - Religious Song
Performer: Einar Steen-Nøkleberg.- NAXOS : 8.550-882.
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Edvard Grieg
25 Norwegian Folksongs and Dances Op.17 - Jolstring [Dance from Jolster]
Performer: Einar Steen-Nøkleberg.- NAXOS : 8.550-882.
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Edvard Grieg
Sonata No. 2 in G major Op13
Performer: Baiba Skride. Performer: Lauma Skride.- Orfeo: C913161A.
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Edvard Grieg
Foran sydens kloster [At a southern convent's gate] Op.20
Performer: Göteborgs Symfoniska Kör. Performer: Gothenburg S O.. Singer: Randi Stene. Conductor: Neeme Järvi. Singer: Barbara Bonney.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOP : 469-026-2.
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