COMPOSERS: Grieg
LABELS: Naim
WORKS: Norwegian Folk Songs & Dances, Op. 17; Song arrangements, Opp. 41 & 52; Norwegian Dances, Op. 72; Norwegian Folk Songs, Op. 66
PERFORMER: Håvard Gimse (piano)
CATALOGUE NO: naimcd 059
Håvard Gimse is among the most eloquent and imaginative of Norwegian pianists and this expertly (if closely balanced) recorded anthology of dances from the Opp. 17, 66 and 72 collections together with some of Grieg’s own song transcriptions is a delight from start to finish. Recommended with enthusiasm. Robert Layton
Grieg: Norwegian Folk Songs & Dances, Op. 17; Song arrangements, Opp. 41 & 52; Norwegian Dances, Op. 72; Norwegian Folk Songs, Op. 66
Håvard Gimse is among the most eloquent and imaginative of Norwegian pianists and this expertly (if closely balanced) recorded anthology of dances from the Opp. 17, 66 and 72 collections together with some of Grieg’s own song transcriptions is a delight from start to finish. Recommended with enthusiasm. Robert Layton
Our rating
5
Published: January 20, 2012 at 1:17 pm