FLAC tracks | Classical | 05:26:37 | 1,19 GbThis complete edition of the symphonic works of Edvard Grieg is especially convincing thanks to the authentic approach of the Norwegian Eivind Aadland, who strongly influences the interpretations of the WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne under his direction.

The first LP of this series presents two of Grieg’s principal collections on 180g vinyl: his first Peer Gynt suite from the incidental music to Henrik Ibsen’s drama Peer Gynt, the story of the “Nordic Faust” which inspired Grieg to compose a sonic panorama of the Norwegian character – from the melancholy song Death of Åses to the furious chase in the Hall of the Mountain King – as well as his four Symphonic Dances Op.

64 of 1898, where the composer draws on his experiences as a conductor of the leading European orchestras.

Tracklist:1. Symphonic Dances, Op. 64: I. Allegretto moderato e Marcato2. Symphonic Dances, Op. 64: II. Allegretto Grazioso3. Symphonic Dances, Op. 64: III. Allegro Giocoso4. Symphonic Dances, Op. 64: IV. Andante – Allegro molto e Risoluto5. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: I. Morning Mood6. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: II. The Death of Åse7. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: III. Anitra’s Dance8. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King9. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: I. The Abduction of the Bride. Ingrid’s Lament10. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: II. Arabian Dance11. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: III. Peer Gynt’s Homecoming. Stormy Evening on the Sea12. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55. Incidental music to Peer Gynt by Ibsen: IV. Solveig’s Song13. Funeral March in Memory of Rikard Nordraak EG 107: Lento14. Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34 for String Orchestra: I. Hjertesår (Heart Wounds). Allegretto Espressivo15. Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34 for String Orchestra: II. Våren (Last Spring). Andante16. From Holberg’s Time, Op. 40 – Suite for String Orchestra: I. Prelude. Allegro vivace17. From Holberg’s Time, Op. 40 – Suite for String Orchestra: II. Sarabande. Andante18. From Holberg’s Time, Op. 40 – Suite for String Orchestra: III. Gavotte. Allegretto – Musette. Poco più mosso19. From Holberg’s Time, Op. 40 – Suite for String Orchestra: IV. Air. Andante Religioso20. From Holberg’s Time, Op. 40 – Suite for String Orchestra: V. Rigaudon. Allegro con brio – Poco meno mosso21. Two Melodies, Op. 53, for String Orchestra: Norsk (Norwegian). Allegro risoluto22. Two Melodies, Op. 53, for String Orchestra: Det første møte (First Encounter). Lento23. Two Nordic Melodies, Op. 63 for String Orchestra: I folketonestil (In Folk Style). Andante24. Two Nordic Melodies, Op. 63 for String Orchestra: Kulokk & Stabbelåten (Cow-Call & Peasant Dance) – Kulokk. Andantino25. Two Nordic Melodies, Op. 63 for String Orchestra: Kulokk & Stabbelåten (Cow-Call & Peasant Dance) – Stabbelåten. Allegro molto vivace26. In Autumn, Concert Overture, Op. 1127. Lyric Suite, Op. 54: I. Shepherd Boy (Gjætergut)28. Lyric Suite, Op. 54: II. Norwegian March (Gangar)29. Lyric Suite, Op. 54: III. Notturno30. Lyric Suite, Op. 54: IV. March of the Dwarfs (Troldtog)31. Klokkeklang, Op. 54, No. 632. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: I. Poco tranquillo – Andante Espressivo33. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: II. Poco allegro, Ma Tranquillo34. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: III. Energico35. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: IV. Allegro Leggiero36. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: V. Poco Andante37. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: VI. Maestoso38. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: VII. Allegro scherzando e Leggiero39. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: VIII. Andante40. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: IX. Andante molto Tranquillo41. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: X. Presto42. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: XI. Tempo di Menuetto43. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: XII. Allegro Marcato44. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: XIII. Tempo di Valse45. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: XIV. Adagio molto Espressivo46. Old Norwegian Melody with Variations, Op. 51: XV. Finale. Allegro molto marcato – Pomposo – Prestissimo – Andante molto Tranquillo47. Three Orchestral Pieces from ‘Sigurd Jorsalfar’, Op. 56: I. Prelude to Act I. In the King’s Hall48. Three Orchestral Pieces from ‘Sigurd Jorsalfar’, Op. 56: II. Intermezzo. Borghild’s Dream49. Three Orchestral Pieces from ‘Sigurd Jorsalfar’, Op. 56: III. Homage March50. Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: I. Allegro Molto51. Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: II. Adagio Espressivo52. Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: III. Intermezzo. Allegro energico – Più mosso – Tempo primo – Coda. Più allegro53. Symphony in C Minor, EG 119: IV. Finale. Allegro molto vivace54. Piano Concerto, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato – Cadenza – Poco più Allegro55. Piano Concerto, Op. 16: II. Adagio56. Piano Concerto, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e Marcato – Quasi presto – Andante Maestoso57. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: At the Wedding58. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: Dance of the Mountain King’s Daughter59. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: Solveig’s Song60. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: Solveig’s Cradle Song61. 6 Romances, Op. 39: I. From Monte Pincio62. 6 Songs, Op. 25: II. A Swan63. 12 Songs, Op. 33: II. Last Spring64. 5 Songs of Norway, Op. 58: III. Henrik Wergeland65. Lyric Pieces, Op. 68: IV. Evening in the Mountains66. Lyric Pieces, Op. 68: V. At the Cradle67. Tom Erik Lie – Mountain Thrall, Op. 3268. 4 Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: I. Allegro marcato69. 4 Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: II. Allegretto tranquillo e grazioso70. 4 Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: III. Allegro moderato alla marcia71. 4 Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: IV. Allegro molto