Grieg was encouraged by Ole Bull, a Norwegian violinist and composer, to abandon German romanticism and develop a strong, independent Norwegian musical style.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Grieg's unique harmonic style, which he felt was a mystery to himself, was influenced by the 'unrealized harmonic possibilities' he found in Norwegian folk music.
Cultural Impact
Grieg's smaller piano works, such as the 66 Lyric Pieces, gained vast popularity among amateur pianists worldwide and were important instructional music.
Composition History
The Three Piano Pieces (EG105) were composed during Grieg's student years and were dedicated to Therese Berg, the intelligent and talented daughter of a merchant and politician.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a complete recording of Grieg's piano music on the BIS label, aiming to provide a full picture of his contribution to piano literature.
Composer Biography
Edvard Grieg, the composer, is considered the foremost composer of keyboard music in the Nordic countries.
Composition History
Many of Grieg's works, including a symphony, remained unpublished during his lifetime because he was extremely self-critical.
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