Grieg's artistic direction was profoundly influenced by his countryman Rikard Nordraak, who convinced him to root his music in Norwegian folk traditions rather than imitating German Romanticism.
Interpretation
Alexander Ullman's new transcription of the Peer Gynt Suite No.1 aims to evoke the rich orchestral textures and colors, as Grieg's own piano arrangements were considered anodyne compared to the orchestral version.
Compositional Technique
Grieg often reworked his own songs into expressive piano pieces, a common practice among Romantic composers.
Composition History
Grieg was unhappy with the music he composed for Henrik Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt,' stating he had no opportunity to write as he wanted, yet it was an instant success.
Compositional Technique
Grieg composed around 140 songs, many inspired by his wife Nina Hagerup, a gifted Danish-Norwegian lyric soprano and his cousin.
Composer Biography
Edvard Grieg, though German-trained at the Leipzig Conservatory, created music that is considered a tonal portrait of his native Norway.
Composition History
Grieg considered his 'Moods' (Stemninger) pieces as bait to persuade his publisher, Peters, to release two of his orchestral scores.
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