This is the fourth and final volume of colorful and highly appealing orchestral works by the Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen. The series is performed by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Neeme JÃ¤rvi. On this disc is Halvorsen's orchestration of Grieg's piano piece Norwegian Bridal Procession. Other versions exist, but in Grieg's eyes only a native Norwegian could portray rural Norway in music without becoming too romantic or picturesque. Halvorsen considered his Norwegian Fairy Tale Pictures to be one of his best works. The suite is colorful and vividly programmatic, drawn from music that Halvorsen had written for a children's comedy.

Tracklist:

Norwegian Rhapsody No. 1 In A Major
Norwegian Rhapsody No. 2 In G Major
Folkelivsbilleder, Op. 19: No. 2. Brudefolget Drager Forbi (Bridal Procession) (Arr. J. Halvorsen)
Passacaglia In G Minor (After G.F. Handel's Keyboard Suite No. 7 In G Minor, Hwv 432: VI. Passacaille)
Dance Scene From Queen Tamara
Kongen, Op. 19: Kongen, Op. 19: Symphonic Intermezzo
Norwegian Festival Overture, Op. 16
Norske Eventyrbilleder (Scenes From Norwegian Fairy Tales), Op. 37: I. Peik, The Princess And The Giant Troll
Norske Eventyrbilleder (Scenes From Norwegian Fairy Tales), Op. 37: I. Troldmoernes Dans
Norske Eventyrbilleder (Scenes From Norwegian Fairy Tales), Op. 37: II. The Princess Riding On The Bear
Norske Eventyrbilleder (Scenes From Norwegian Fairy Tales), Op. 37: III. Entry Of The Trolls Into The Blue Mountain
Norske Eventyrbilleder (Scenes From Norwegian Fairy Tales), Op. 37: IV. Dance Of The Little Trolls

UPC: 095115171028
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 4.24.12
Format: CD

Neeme JÃ¤rvi - Orchestra Works 4 (CD)