Grieg's later piano works, such as 19 Norwegian Folk Songs Op. 66 and 17 Slåtter Op. 72, showcase his innovative fusion of advanced chromaticism, modality, and free use of dissonance.
Cultural Impact
During his lifetime, Grieg achieved world renown for his Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, one of the most frequently performed romantic piano concertos.
Critical Reception
Grieg initially dismissed his early work, Poetic Tone-Pictures Op. 3, as 'old-fashioned stuff' but later acknowledged that 'a national element appears in many places' in it.
Composition History
Grieg composed his Funeral March in memoriam Rikard Nordraak on April 6, 1866, the same day he learned of his friend's death.
Composer Biography
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) is considered the foremost composer of keyboard music in the Nordic countries due to his distinctive, nationally-inflected tonal language.
Notable Performances
Grieg's Funeral March over Rikard Nordraak was played at his own funeral, arranged for symphony orchestra by Johan Halvorsen, according to Grieg's wishes.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Grieg's friend Rikard Nordraak (1842-66) influenced him to create a new style of Norwegian music integrating folk elements.
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