Grieg: Orchestral Works

Edvard Grieg (Composer), John Barbirolli (Conductor), Paavo Berglund (Conductor), Thomas Beecham (Conductor), Paul Tortelier (Conductor), Hallé (Orchestra), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Northern Sinfonia Chorus (Orchestra), Daniel Adni (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Daniel Adni
• Orchestra: Hallé, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Northern Sinfonia Chorus
• Conductor: John Barbirolli, Paavo Berglund, Thomas Beecham, Paul Tortelier
• Composer: Edvard Grieg
• Audio CD (May 24, 2005)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B0007RA7B8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #380,744 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Other Grieg, October 3, 2008

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I am so sick and tired of any compilations of Grieg's Orchestra featuring only his Piano Concerto and the Peer Gynt Suites. Finally, a compiliation for those of us who ALREADY HAVE the aforesaid pieces which are of course, very great and wonderfully written. But, the degree of Grieg's extraordinary orchestrating ability is best shown on this disc. My personal favorites are the orchestrated Lyric Suites on the first disc, the last of the Symphonic Dances, and the Two Elegies. Griegs use of stringed instruments is wonderful making the best of the many things that they can do. His melodies are memorable and so evocative of different moods that they will stay with you long after you've listened to them. I also recommend his Violin Sonatas. Kawabata Narimichi's Valse Triste CD has a nice recording of the first one. Experience Grieg's other great music. Expand your world!