Grieg: Selected Compositions (Volume II)
By Edvard Grieg
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
68
SKU:
00-PK-0003880
More about this title
About the Composer: Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg (1843, 1907) shaped the sound of Scandinavian music by fusing Norwegian folk idioms with European Romantic harmony. His gift for melody and his restless harmonic palette made him one of the nineteenth century's most performed composers, and his influence extends far beyond the concert hall into popular culture and film scoring.
Greig's piano writing sits at the heart of his compositional legacy. He understood the instrument's lyrical possibilities deeply, crafting pieces that demand both technical finesse and interpretive maturity. His works reward repeated study; there is always another layer to uncover in his use of rubato, his modal inflections, and his ability to suggest vast landscapes within intimate forms.
Why we love this
This collection captures the breadth of Grieg's voice across lyrical character pieces, dances, and larger forms, offering pianists immediate entry into Romantic repertoire that rewards repeated study. The Kalmus Edition format provides reliable, performance-ready scores at a fraction of the cost of premium editions, freeing budget for additional repertoire exploration.
What to expect
Intimate and reflective, yet rhythmically vital. Grieg's voice moves fluidly between pastoral quietude and dance-inspired energy, with harmonic surprises that feel both inevitable and fresh. There is generosity in the melodic writing and intelligence in every accompanying gesture.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced pianists building a foundation in Romantic literature, and teachers seeking a comprehensive source of Grieg's shorter and medium-length works for recital programming. This collection serves both students preparing for conservatory auditions and adult learners ready to engage with substantial musical narrative.
How to get the most out of it
- Attend closely to Grieg's pedal markings and dynamic shadings; they are precise and integral to the harmonic color. Resist the impulse to blur textures beyond what he notates.
- Shape melodic lines with gentle, singing tone rather than romantic excess. Norwegian influence favors clarity and directness even in passages that feel lyrical.
- Balance accompaniment figures so they support rather than compete with the melody. Grieg often layers intricate patterns underneath primary lines that need to soar.
- Explore the recorded interpretations by pianists such as Leif Ove Andsnes to hear how varied approaches to tempo and rubato can shape different pieces within the same collection.
How to use it
Select individual pieces for student recitals throughout the year, pairing shorter character pieces with longer concert works to build a varied program. The range within this volume allows you to match difficulty and mood to specific performers and performance contexts without hunting across multiple anthologies.
Skills your students will build
- Romantic-era harmonic language and voice leading
- Pedal technique and its relationship to color and sustain
- Rubato and phrasing in lyrical melody
- Texture differentiation and accompaniment figure clarity
- Interpretation of folk-influenced material in art music contexts