Leif Ove Andsnes: Grieg Lyric Pieces Published: 12/03/2003 by Tomas Lauvland Pettersen http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2003120313315338475623 MICs Listen to Norway series continues with Leif Ove Andsnes: Grieg Lyric Pieces

This landmark album was recorded with Leif Ove Andsnes performing on Grieg’s own 1892 Steinway piano at the composer’s Troldhaugen home in Bergen. Out of Grieg’s original 10 sets of miniatures, Andsnes picked out 24 pieces that were played in an order that creates a sort of a cycle with an aesthetic arch that spans Grieg’s compositional career. The featured pieces represent a musical homecoming for the pianist who grew up playing Grieg’s Lyric Pieces, and for Andsnes the works have a unique sense of intimacy and range of feeling. The recording goes to the very centre of Andsnes’ perception of himself as an artist. The Lyric Pieces represent intimate communication and a wide selection of sonic colour, masterfully conveyed by Andsnes’ interpretations.

Leif Ove Andsnes: Grieg Lyric Pieces (EMI Classics 7243 5455052)
 

Related companies:
EMI Recorded Music AS
Risør Festival of Chamber Music
Pro Arte International Artist's Management
IMG
Related persons:
Leif Ove Andsnes, Pianist, Artist
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