Dreamlines: Grieg

Greig Centenary Edition

Artist:	Greig
Price:	€49.99
Label:	Brilliant Classics
Catalogue Number:	93516
Format:	21 CDs

A unique collection: a wide and generous selection from everything Norways number one composer has ever written in a 21-CD set!

In 2007 Griegs passing away in 1907 is commemorated. This is the immediate occasion for issuing this composers complete oeuvre, part of which generally is more or less left unperformed on the musical stage.

Håkon Austbø has recorded all Griegs music for the piano, partly as recent as a couple of months ago. Since composer and pianist are compatriots they are the best match one could wish for. In 2003 Austbø was the recipient of the prestigious Grieg Award. This edition contains 7 CDs with his idiomatic performances.

Another 7 CDs are taken up by the orchestral, choral and chamber works, some of which with the music for Peer Gynt in front - belong the best known part of Griegs output. Performers include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the Raphael Quartet. Jorge Bolet is the soloist in the (in)famous piano concerto.

The final third of this Edition is dedicated to Griegs 170 beautiful songs which at the time were inspired and performed by his wife Nina. In this repertoire Grieg also had ample opportunity to incorporate his beloved folk music. The composer shows himself a true master of balance and expressiveness of this intimate genre. The singers include soprano Marianne Hirsti and tenor Kjell Magnus Sandve. They are accompanied by pianist Rudolf Jansen.

Track Listing:

CDs 1 3 Orchestral Works
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Rioccardo Chailly

CDs 4 Choral Works
Performed by the Academy of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields

CDs 5 7 Chamber Music
Performed by the Raphael Quartet

CDs 8 14 Piano Works
Performed by Hakon Austbo: Piano

CDs 15 21: Songs
Performed by Marianne Hirsti: Soprano / Christa Pfeiler: Mezzo-Soprano / Kjell Magnus Sandve: Tenor / Knut Skram: Baritone / Rudolph Jamsen: Piano