Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner - Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23 & Piano Concerto in A Mino...

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01. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 1, Prelude. I bryllupsgården
02. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 3a, Halling
03. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 3b, Springar
04. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 4, Prelude. Bruderovet-Ingrids klage
05. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 5, Peer Gynt og seterjentene
06. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 8, I Dovregubbens hall
07. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 9, Dans av Dovregubbens datter
08. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 14, Åses død
09. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 15, Prelude. Morgenstemning
10. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 17, Arabisk dans
11. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 18, Anitras dans
12. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 19, Peer Gynts serenade
13. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 21, Solveigs sang
14. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 23, Prelude. Peer Gynts hjemfart. Stormfull aften på havet
15. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 27, Pinsesalme. Velsignede morgen
16. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: No. 28, Solveigs vuggevise
17. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato
18. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. Adagio
19. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato
20. Folkelivsbilder, Op. 19: No. 2, Brudefølget drager forbi (Arr. J. Halvorsen)
This much awaited recording offers keenly idiomatic performances of the most famous works by Grieg, played by the composer's own orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic, and its Chief Conductor, Edward Gardner. The drama and passion of such favourite pieces as the incidental music to Peer Gynt and the Piano Concerto are superbly captured in surround-sound with exemplary Chandos sound quality. Unlike most existing recordings, offering only the orchestral suites, this disc presents numerous extra excerpts from Peer Gynt, which follow the sequence of Henrik Ibsen's dramatic poem, including sections for the unique Norwegian 'Hardanger Fiddle'. Having collaborated with the orchestra on several occasions, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is the soloist in the Piano Concerto, a piece that stands out as a shining example of a single great thought captured and expressed in music. The power of this conception is evident throughout the concerto in the pianist's faithful, yet highly romantic interpretation.