This volume brings together two early collections by Grieg to form an attractive first book of characterful piano pieces. The Lyric Pieces, published when the composer was 24, are amongst the easiest pieces Grieg wrote for the piano, and represent a conscious attempt to provide accessible and tuneful music for beginners.
Contents
Album Leaf, from Lyrische Stucke (Lyric Pieces), Op. 12 [Edvard Grieg]
Arietta in Eb, Op. 12, No. 1 from Lyric Pieces, Op. 12 [Edvard Grieg]
Alvedans (Dance of the Elves), Op. 12 No. 4 [Edvard Grieg]
Norwegian Air, Op. 12 No. 6 [Edvard Grieg]
Poetic Tone-Pictures, Op. 3 (6): Nos. 1 in E minor, 2 in Bb, 3 in C minor, 4 in A, 5 in F, 6 in E minor [Edvard Grieg]
Song of the Fatherland, Op. 12 No. 8 [Edvard Grieg]
Waltz (No. 2 from Lyriske smastykker, Op. 12) [Edvard Grieg]