Grieg - Complete Symphonic Works
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Label: Audite
Cat No: AUDITE21439
Format: Hybrid SACD
Number of Discs: 5
Genre: Orchestral
Release Date: 11th October 2019
Contents
Works
Elegiac Melodies (2), op.34 (version for orchestra)Funeral March in memory of Rikard Nordraak, EG117
Holberg Suite, op.40
In Autumn, op.11
Lyric Pieces: Book 9 (6), op.68
Melodies (2), op.53
Nordic Melodies (2), op.63 (version for orchestra)
Norway, op.58
Old Norwegian Romance with variations, op.51
Peer Gynt, op.23
Peer Gynt: Suite no.2, op.55
Piano Concerto in A minor, op.16
Sigurd Jorsalfar: Orchestral Pieces (3), op.56
Songs (6), op.25
Symphony in C minor
The Mountain Thrall, op.32
Artists
Camilla Tilling (soprano)Tom Erik Lie (baritone)
Herbert Schuch (piano)
WDR Sinfonieorchester
Conductor
Eivind AadlandWorks
Elegiac Melodies (2), op.34 (version for orchestra)Funeral March in memory of Rikard Nordraak, EG117
Holberg Suite, op.40
In Autumn, op.11
Lyric Pieces: Book 9 (6), op.68
Melodies (2), op.53
Nordic Melodies (2), op.63 (version for orchestra)
Norway, op.58
Old Norwegian Romance with variations, op.51
Peer Gynt, op.23
Peer Gynt: Suite no.2, op.55
Piano Concerto in A minor, op.16
Sigurd Jorsalfar: Orchestral Pieces (3), op.56
Songs (6), op.25
Symphony in C minor
The Mountain Thrall, op.32
Artists
Camilla Tilling (soprano)Tom Erik Lie (baritone)
Herbert Schuch (piano)
WDR Sinfonieorchester
Conductor
Eivind AadlandAbout
This edition is especially convincing thanks to the authentic approach of the Norwegian Eivind Aadland. Vols. 1 and 2 are dedicated to the original orchestral works, whilst Vol.3 contains a portion of the transcriptions of works that Grieg had originally composed for the piano. He then orchestrated them, having become a popular composer and conductor, in order to have more symphonic material at his disposal. Not infrequently, the transcriptions surpass the originals in terms of fullness and richness of colour. Vol.4 of this series combines Grieg’s most popular work with his least known piece: whilst the Piano Concerto in A minor was the 25-year-old composer’s breakthrough to international fame, he had decided to withdraw his Symphony, written only a few years previously. Yet every page of the score – despite overt influences of Schumann, Gade and Mendelssohn – convinces, thanks to Grieg’s youthful inspiration and superb invention. The concluding Vol.5 of the complete recording of Edvard Grieg’s orchestral works reveals a less familiar side of the Norwegian national composer: as arranger of his own lyrical and patriotic songs, surrounded by elegiac and dance-like melodies.
“Eivind Aadland ... brings performances of astonishing poise, intrepid character and enormous conviction ...” – Gramophone
“The symphony performance under Eivind Aadland has everything you would hope for: lots of energy and excitement, with a very fine, well-prepared orchestra.” – American Record Guide
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