A Nordic Lullaby: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Edvard Grieg / arr. Pierre La Plante
Grade: 2.5
Item: 98-DST6409
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| A Nordic Lullaby: Score | $10.00 | |
| A Nordic Lullaby: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| A Nordic Lullaby: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| A Nordic Lullaby: Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| A Nordic Lullaby: Viola | $7.00 | |
| A Nordic Lullaby: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| A Nordic Lullaby: Double Bass | $7.00 | |
| A Nordic Lullaby: Piano | $7.00 |
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This stunning transcription of Grieg's Lyric Piece No. 5, Op. 68 is a wonderful study in musicality and expression. Beautiful melodies intertwine with delicate and thoughtful harmonies to showcase the true genius of Grieg. A wonderful transcription that celebrates the music of an amazing composer.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6409
More about this title
About the Composer: Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) was a Norwegian composer whose Romantic-era works drew deeply from Scandinavian folk traditions and landscapes. His gift for melody and harmonic innovation made him one of the most performed composers in the concert hall, and his intimate piano works, particularly his Lyric Pieces, remain teaching staples across all levels.
Grieg's influence on music education runs through generations of students learning to balance technical facility with genuine expressive content. His music invites performers to discover the emotional architecture beneath elegant surfaces, teaching that musicality requires both restraint and depth.
Why we love this
Pierre La Plante's transcription captures the introspective beauty of Grieg's original while making it genuinely playable for developing string orchestras. The arrangement preserves the harmonic sophistication that makes this piece educationally rich without overwhelming young players, and its modest technical demands mean students can focus entirely on tone quality and musical phrasing rather than fighting the notes.
What to expect
A quiet moment of reflection, intimate and Norwegian in spirit. The piece unfolds like a gentle rocking motion, with warm harmonies that embrace each melody line and a sense of calm resolve that feels both wistful and secure.
Who it's for
String orchestras in grades 2-3 ready to move beyond simple folk songs and open the door to Romantic-era compositional thinking. Conductors seeking repertoire that teaches musicality and expression within a manageable technical framework will find this arrangement essential for contest programming or concert performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the main melody with a gentle arc rather than playing it mechanically straight; Grieg's lullaby character lives in the breathing of phrases
- Balance the interweaving lines carefully so that secondary voices support without covering the primary tune
- Attend to dynamic control in the quieter passages, where small changes in weight create dimension without volume
- Use sustained tones as an opportunity to refine vibrato consistency across the section; the slow harmonic rhythm rewards this work
How to use it
Program this as a palate-cleansing interlude between heavier works, or pair it with other Grieg transcriptions to explore different facets of the composer's voice. It works particularly well as the opening piece of a concert, establishing an audience's attention and emotional investment before moving into more energetic repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining focused tone and vibrato across whole-note and half-note values
- Balancing multiple melodic lines within a single ensemble
- Shaping legato phrasing and managing rubato in Romantic-era style
- Responding to subtle dynamic gradations and expressing harmonic movement through tone quality