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Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Opp. 12 & 38: Piano Book

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Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Opp. 12 & 38: Piano Book

Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Opp. 12 & 38: Piano Book

By Edvard Grieg / ed. Maurice Hinson

Level: Intermediate / Late Intermediate

Item: 00-4835
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The 16 character pieces found in this volume set a high standard for music written primarily for pedagogical purposes. Grieg's music often reflects the national flavor of his homeland, Norway, which adds to its uniqueness and appeal. Fingerings, pedal indications and metronome marks are Grieg's and the editor has included an informative introduction.

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Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 36
UPC: 038081049205
SKU: 00-4835

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) stands as Norway's most influential composer, a figure whose music became inseparable from Norwegian national identity. His harmonic innovations and gift for melody shaped Romantic piano literature, and his commitment to writing substantial works for developing pianists elevated the pedagogical repertoire to genuine art.

Grieg's output for intermediate students reveals his philosophy that teaching pieces need not compromise musical substance. The Lyric Pieces, composed across decades, showcase his mastery of miniature form and his ability to evoke the landscapes, moods, and folk traditions of his native land. His detailed performance markings in these works offer students direct access to his artistic intentions.

Why we love this

These pieces prove that intermediate repertoire can be musically serious without being technically overwhelming. Grieg's harmonic language opens ears to Romantic chromaticism and modal color, while the collection's variety in mood and national character keeps students engaged across a 36-page span. The original fingerings and pedal indications guide students toward authentic Romantic touch and sonority.

What to expect

Stepping into these pieces feels like entering a Nordic landscape through Grieg's harmonic lens. Each miniature carries warmth, melancholy, dance energy, or intimate reflection; you move between moods that feel both deeply personal and rooted in tradition. The harmonic colors and folk-influenced melodic contours create an atmosphere distinct from Italian or Germanic Romantic writing.

Who it's for

Intermediate and late intermediate pianists ready to engage with substantial Romantic repertoire that rewards both technical growth and musical interpretation. These pieces suit students preparing for festivals, recitals, or simply those seeking to expand beyond standard etudes with genuine artistic content.

How to get the most out of it

  • Honor Grieg's metronome marks as starting points, but allow the character and mood of each piece to shape your tempo choices within a reasonable range.
  • Treat the pedal markings as integral to the harmonic palette, not as optional enhancement. The specific pedal changes Grieg notated create the atmospheric color these pieces demand.
  • Attend to the phrasing of melody lines in pieces that carry folk-song influences; the singing quality should emerge naturally from even passage work.
  • Balance the Norwegian dance rhythms and folk idioms with Romantic fluidity; these pieces sit between folk authenticity and concert refinement.

How to use it

Select individual pieces for student recitals, pairing one with contrasting repertoire from other periods. A complete program of selections from this collection makes a thematic recital on Romantic character pieces; consider arranging them by mood or tempo rather than opus number for programming flow.

Skills your students will build

  • Pedal management and harmonic color creation through sustain
  • Interpretation of Romantic expressive markings and tempo flexibility
  • Recognition and performance of folk-influenced melodic phrasing
  • Chord voicing and hand position shifts for achieving singing tone across registers
  • Sight-reading of chromatic harmony and modal inflections

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