Grieg's works, such as the Norwegian Dances and Symphonic Dances, frequently incorporate and rework Norwegian folk tunes from Ludvig M. Lindeman's collections.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Grieg was known as the 'Chopin of the North' and drew inspiration from Norwegian nature and its world of fairy tales and sagas.
Recording & Production
This recording uses Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, which captures 2.8 million samples per second, significantly more than the 44,100 samples of previous technology.
Composer Biography
Edvard Grieg, a Norwegian composer, began his studies in Leipzig at the age of 15 and is considered one of the most popular composers of the second half of the 19th century.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Grieg's compositions form a synthesis of traditional European art music and Norwegian folklore, influenced by figures like Ole Bull, Rikard Nordraak, and Henrik Ibsen.
Recording & Production
DSD technology offers a frequency response up to 100,000 Hz and a dynamic range of up to 120 dB, enhancing clarity and realism in the sound.
Recording & Production
This Hybrid SACD contains three versions of the DSD master recording: a multi-bit CD version, a higher-resolution SACD stereo version, and a surround sound version for multichannel players.
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