Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) was a legendary figure during his lifetime, representing 'Norwegian' music outside of Norway.
Composition History
Grieg's Norwegian Dances were originally composed for piano four hands, with melodies found in L.M. Lindeman's collections of Norwegian folk music.
Composition History
Grieg's Morning Mood, from his music for Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, was intended to portray the sun rising on the west coast of Northern Africa, despite its association with Norwegian mountains.
Composer Biography
Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) was Norway's leading symphonic composer and most prominent conductor at the end of the 19th century, having studied in Leipzig, Paris, and Bayreuth under Wagner.
Composition History
Harald Sæverud (1897-1992) wrote his Ballad of Revolt during the German occupation of Norway in World War II, describing it as 'the shot that I fired during the year' to express his anger.
Performer Biography
The Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, originally a smaller radio ensemble, has gained international recognition and has toured extensively in Europe.
Historical Context
This album features well-loved music from leading Norwegian composers active between 1870 and 1970, considered 'classics' or 'evergreens' of the orchestral repertoire.
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