Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 & 2, From Holberg's Time & Other Orchestral Works
5/24/2024, 18 Tracks, 1:08:21
Featuring
Maurice Abravanel
Utah Symphony Orchestra
Edvard Grieg
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Performer Biography
Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, was the youngest conductor to ever step to the podium at the Metropolitan Opera in 1936.
Composer Biography
A decisive turn in Edvard Grieg's artistic outlook occurred after he met Rikard Nordraak, the composer of the Norwegian National Anthem, who directed Grieg's attention to Norwegian folk music.
Recording & Production
This album features classic Vox recordings by Maurice Abravanel and the Utah Symphony Orchestra, originally issued in 1976 and newly remastered from the original tapes.
Critical Reception
In the years preceding World War II, Edvard Grieg's music was sometimes dismissed as 'hackneyed', despite enjoying tremendous popularity in the early 20th century.
Cultural Impact
Maurice Ravel stated that he had scarcely written anything not influenced by Edvard Grieg, indicating Grieg's music served as an inspiration for him.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edvard Grieg considered the realm of harmony his 'dream-world' and believed the sombre depth of Norwegian folk music had its foundation in unsuspected harmonic possibilities.
Performer Biography
The Utah Symphony Orchestra became recognized as a leading American ensemble largely through the efforts of Maurice Abravanel, its music director from 1947 to 1979.
