Grieg Piano Concerto, Op. 16. A Minor, 3rd Movement

The artist, Marguerite Volavy, was a concert pianist who chose a career in the piano roll industry. She transcribed this concerto into a piano only performance. Her first version of this composition appeared in 1916, but she continued to upgrade and improve the performance. At least three versions of this work exist. Volavy, in two tours of employment at Ampico, became one of their most accomplished roll editors. Her skill is shown quite clearly in this work. Movements 1 & 3 have more power than most people expect from a reproducing piano, while the 2nd movement shows extreme delicacy.

All three movements are now posted on You Tube. Performed on a freshly restored Mason & Hamlin, 6'2" Ampico B

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[davidlaury30]

haha this is weird

[robbie19371]

Magnificent! One of my favorite pieces and your piano plays it beautifully.

[aardvaark069]

So what's better guys? The 'A' or the 'B'?

[webglider1962]

Wonderful roll, but what a superb grand player. And an unusually fine presentation clip. Congratulations!!

[binwhiffer]

Thanks, very cool.

[gnativerson]

intoxicating and wonderful sound !

[SteinwayXR]

Perfect !

Great piano!

[pianoman1984]

I hope I'll find this on Duo-Art roll someday

It's indeed amazing.

[Thijsie92]

Truly amazing. Thanks, I'm slightly lost for words.