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Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 [arrangement]: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

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Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 [arrangement]: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

Name: Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 [arrangement]: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A152001
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Edvard Grieg, ed./arr. by Hans Sitt

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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) drew material for his NORWEGISCHE TÄNZE, Op. 35 (4 NORWEGIAN DANCES), originally scored for piano and four hands, from an 1853 collection of Norwegian folk tunes compiled by Ludvig Mathias Lindemans. He published a two-hand version a few years later. In 1888, Czech violinist Hans Sitt transcribed the work for full orchestra. The first dance is based on a Scottish tune. The last three dances, folk dances known as hallings, come from the Hallingdal region of Norway and are often performed by two or three males to show off their agility and strength. The current Kalmus reprint edition does correct a few errors, particularly in the horns and tuba parts. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 8-89-270479-6

ISBN13: 979-8-89-270479-3

UPC: 659359704499

SKU: 36-A152001

Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) stands as Norway's most celebrated composer, having shaped a distinctly Scandinavian musical identity through his integration of folk melodies, harmonic innovation, and lyrical gift. His output spans piano works, songs, chamber music, and orchestral pieces, many rooted in Norwegian folk traditions and nationalist sentiment. Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 belongs to this tradition of tapping folk sources, drawing from Ludvig Mathias Lindemans' 1853 collection of traditional tunes.

Grieg's music remains central to the orchestral repertoire, and his willingness to revise and reimagine his own works for different scorings reflects both his practical understanding of ensemble needs and his compositional flexibility. The orchestral arrangement of Norwegian Dances demonstrates how effectively his melodic and harmonic language translates across instrumental combinations.

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Why we love this

Grieg's folk-rooted melodies are instantly accessible to audiences while the orchestration (handled by Hans Sitt in 1888) provides genuine color and energy that keeps rehearsals engaging. The four dances function beautifully as a suite, offering variety in character and tempo without demanding extreme technical virtuosity from the ensemble, making this ideal for mid-level orchestras seeking repertoire with genuine concert appeal.

What to expect

The first dance carries a wistful, moderate energy rooted in Scottish melody, while the three hallings pulse with athletic vigor and rhythmic clarity. The scoring brings folk authenticity to concert hall setting, with bright winds and prominent harp creating warmth alongside the folk melodies.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits orchestras at the intermediate to advanced level with a standard complement of strings and woodwinds, particularly those seeking nationalist or Romantic-era programming. Conductors will find the orchestration transparent enough to hear balance issues clearly, making it valuable for training ensemble listening and sectional blend.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening melody in the first dance with attention to rubato; Grieg's chromatic harmony benefits from slight timing flexibility that mirrors the folk-tune origins.
Balance the harp part carefully in passages where it provides harmonic foundation; it should support rather than dominate the string writing.
In the halling sections (dances two through four), maintain rhythmic clarity and energy without rushing; these folk dances demand precision to convey their character of physical exuberance.
Use the corrected horn and tuba parts in this Kalmus edition to avoid the intonation and articulation issues present in older editions.

How to use it

Program this as a complete four-movement suite to showcase Grieg and Scandinavian music, or select individual dances as contrasting shorter works around heavier repertoire. The work fits particularly well in concerts emphasizing nationalism, folk traditions, or 19th-century European music, and its moderate length makes it an excellent choice for a program's second half.