Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Edvard Grieg was born in Bergen, Norway. He married his cousin Nina Hagerup who was a singer. His love for her inspired him to write many beautiful songs. “Haugtussa,” Op. 67 is widely considered to be the best ever written in the European Lieder tradition. He received his first piano lesson from his mother and was later discovered at age 15 by the famous violinist Ole Bull. Ole sent him to further his studies in Leipzig. Grieg was mainly influenced by German composers, but developed his own unique style rooted in Norwegian Folk music.

CD Content:

1. Ved Ronderne/

By the Ronderne Mountains 3’06

2. Solveigs Sang/Solveig’s Song 4’29

3. Solveigs Vuggevise/

Solveig’s Lullaby 3’25

4. Et Håb/ A Hope 1’52

5. En Svane/ A Swan 2’25

6. Jeg elsker Dig!/ I Love You! 1’27

7. Det første Møde/

The First Meeting 3’18

8. Mens jeg venter/

While I Wait 2’25

9. Prinsessen/ The Princess 3’18

10. Med en Primula veris/

With a Primula Veris 1'57

“HAUGTUSSA” op. 67
Song cycle by Arne Garborg

11. Det syng/ The Enticement 3’35

12. Veslemøy/

The Young Maiden 2’42

13. Blåbær -Li/ Blueberry Slope 3’23

14. Møte/ The Encounter 4’34

15. Elsk/ Love 2’49

16. Killingdans/ Kid’s Dance 1’48

17. Vond dag/ Hurtful Day 2’23

18. Ved Gjætle-Bekken/

At Gjætle Brook 6'12

These beautiful art songs celebrate Nationally acclaimed Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg's 100 Year Anniversary. (1907-2007)

Wonderful LA Opera accompanist Catherine Miller, accompany lovely Soprano Elisabeth Ekornes on "Elisabeth Ekornes sings the songs of Edvard Grieg."

YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN TO AND BUY THE ALBUM OR ANY SINGLE MP3's AT :

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REVIEWS

author: CARMEN

Amazing!

author: Loverboy

This is a wonderful CD - true to Grieg's composition

Wonderful

author: Tom

This is a wonderful CD - full of so much emotion!