Brilliant Classics: 93516

Complete Grieg Edition

Complete Works of Edvard Grieg

Major Reissue, Partially Licensed From Decca

Brilliant Classics presents a unique 21 CD collection of the complete works of Norway’s most famous composer, Edvard Grieg. 2007 is the 100th anniversary of Grieg’s death and the immediate occasion for issuing this set. It features many works that are rarely performed.

The piano music is performed by Håkon Austbø, the recipient of the 2003 Grieg Award. This edition contains 7 CDs of his idiomatic performances. Another 7 feature Grieg’s orchestral, choral and chamber works. Performers include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the Raphael Quartet. Jorge Bolet is the soloist in the famous piano concerto.

The final third of this Edition is dedicated to Grieg’s 170 beautiful songs which at the time were inspired and performed by his wife Nina. Grieg also had ample opportunity to incorporate his beloved folk music in these works. The singers include soprano Marianne Hirsti and tenor Kjell Magnus Sandve. They are accompanied by pianist Rudolf Jansen.