Description

Edvard Grieg: Lyrical Compositions, Concerto in A Minor, Norwegian Dances / LP

ALPV 499

Product Details:

Label: Supraphon – ALPV 499
Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Mono
Country: Czechoslovakia
Genre: Classical

Overview

This exceptional vinyl release showcases the brilliance of Edvard Grieg's lyrical compositions, his famous Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16, and two delightful pieces from the Norwegian Dances, Op. 35. Grieg’s work is infused with his Norwegian heritage, blending folk elements with lush Romantic harmonies.

Featured Compositions:

Lyrical Compositions: Highlights include the playful "March of the Gnomes" (Op. 54, No. 3), the soothing "Berceuse" (Op. 38, No. 1), and the festive "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen" (Op. 65, No. 6).
Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16: A cornerstone of Romantic piano concertos, Grieg’s masterpiece begins with a dramatic flourish and transitions through tender, lyrical passages to a triumphant conclusion.
Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: These two dances are vibrant representations of Norwegian folk traditions, brought to life with exquisite orchestral color.

Performed by Jan Panenka on concert grand piano with the Prague Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Václav Neumann, and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Alois Klíma, this recording offers a masterful interpretation of Grieg’s works.

Track Listing:

Side A:

March of the Gnomes, Op. 54, No. 3
Berceuse, Op. 38, No. 1
Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6
Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16 – I. Allegro Molto Moderato

Side B:

Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16 – II. Adagio
Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16 – III. Allegro Moderato Molto e Marcato
Norwegian Dance No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 35
Norwegian Dance No. 2 in A Major, Op. 35

Key Credits

Composed by: Edvard Grieg
Concert Grand Piano: Jan Panenka
Conductor: Václav Neumann (Tracks A1–B2), Alois Klíma (Tracks B3, B4)
Orchestra: Prague Symphony Orchestra (Tracks A1–B2), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (Tracks B3, B4)