This first collection of Grieg piano music, beginning a complete set, concentrates on his early piano works. The major work is the Piano Sonata, Op. 7, a piece so exciting and successful that you have to wonder why he never wrote another piano sonata. Only a few major pianists have taken up this piece, so we're lucky to have this fine version. The other early works (including Grieg's Op. 1) aren't so interesting, but in the Moods we hear an interesting successor to the Lyric Pieces. This is a highly recommended collection, very well played, well recorded, and very inexpensive.

Tracklist:

Allegro Moderato
Andante Molto
Alla Menuetto, Ma Poco Piu Lento
Finale: Molto Allegro
Funeral March In Memory Of Rikard Nordraak, EG 107
Allegro Con Leggerezza
Non Allegro E Molto Espressivo
Mazurka Con Grazia
Allegretto Con Moto
The Sirens' Enticement From 'Melodies Of Norway', EG 108
Resignation
Scherzo-Impromptu
Night Ride
Folk Melody
Study (Hommage To Chopin)
Students' Serenade
Lualat (The Mountaineer's Song)
I Love You, Op.41 No.3
Tempo Di Valse
Tempo Di Menuetto Ed Energico
Allegretto Con Grazia
Allegro Alla Burla

UPC: 730099588126
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 10.24.95
Format: CD

Einar Steen-Nokleberg - Piano Music 1 (CD)