Edvard Grieg
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Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843 — 1907) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. Today, he is generally considered to be one of the leading composers of the Romantic era, his music constituting part of the classical canon worldwide. He famously incorporated and developed Norwegian folk music in his compositions, which brought the music of Norway to the international stage. To this day, he is the most celebrated person in the city of Bergen. This volume...
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Edvard Grieg's collection of 44 Norwegian folk songs and dances, originally published in 1895. Classic Folk Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of folk music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.
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Treasury of piano music by great Norwegian composer, including the perennial favorites, Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2 and the Holberg Suite, as well as a rich selection of other pieces: Vier Stucke, Op. 1, Humoresker, Op. 6, Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7, Zwei elegische Melodien, Op. 34, Stimmungen, Op. 73 and many others. Authoritative C. F. Peters edition.
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All 66 works from the 10 sets of little mood pictures created for piano by the Norwegian composer from 1867 to 1901, reprinted from the authoritative C. F. Peters edition. Technically uncomplicated and reasonably easy to master, these popular works have been favorites of generations of pianists, both amateur and professional.
15) Nocturne
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Inspired by Bell's longtime practice of holding musical soirees at his New York residence, eclectic gatherings of musicians, actors, comics, literary figures, and others who convene for the sheer joy of sharing their art in an informal setting.
" ... an inspired, moving musical affair."--Billboard.
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Featuring 21 new recordings, ranging from fresh arrangements of traditional folk tunes to mainstays from the western classical repertoire, the songs here bring a sense of community, identity, and purpose, crossing boundaries and binding listeners together in thanks, consolation, and encouragement.