Grieg ~ Eight Lyric Pieces ~ Op. 12

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Grieg (1843-1907) wrote, for solo piano, 66 short pieces which he called 'Lyriske stykker' or "Lyric Pieces". These pieces were published under different Opus numbers making up Ten Voulmes, each of 6 to 8 pieces, between 1867 and 1901.

Presented here is the first volume, Opus 12, as performed by Nicholas Roth from his complete cycle of all 10 volumes of Lyric Pieces.

The titles of the pieces are:
No. 1 - Arietta
No. 2 - Vals (Waltz)
No. 3 - Vektersang (Watchman's song)
No. 4 - Alfedans (Elves' dance)
No. 5 - Folkevise (Folk Dance/Popular melody)
No. 6 - Norsk (Norwegian melody)
No. 7 - Albumblad (Album Leaf)
No. 8 - Fedrelandssang (National song)

Enjoy!

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[HaynerJ47]

I learned these songs for piano lessons back in middle school. Thanks for sharing. it's great to get to hear them again!

[margotlorena1]

you should put the time at which each piece begins right next to the number and name in the description

[ericascag]

I'm in love with this man. I love all his songs! I'm singing Solveig (spelling?) Song right now. Sigh, amazing!

[kingsfort1]

Beautiful playing and a superb piano sound but it sounds like it was recorded in The Hall Of The Mountain King!!

[norgorzg]

Mr.Roth's standard of playing equals, I dare say, Glenn Gould's. Which is no little praise, I believe.

[leighshen]

I never get tired of his lyric pieces.

Thank you.

[naraeshin]

beautiful recording. I have a question: which do you prefer- op 12 or op 38?

[UrsulaThings]

L-O-V-E GRIEG! <3

I've played number 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 and enjoyed it. Thank you for putting this togheter on youtube and the pics of Grieg. I am wondering why this vid has only 2050 views.... Grieg is an unknown genius.

[SolariUK]

Just wanted to add another comment saying thank you for putting this together :) Beautiful (and it's pushed me into learning a few of them!)