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Norwegian Composers

Norwegian Composers

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From mediaeval Viking sagas to vast musical landscapes, the music of Norway is as captivating as it is diverse. And although the folk-inspired Edvard Grieg reigns supreme as the best-known Norwegian composer, there are so many more incredible talents to explore. This playlist brings together more names you should know.

Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
1. Morning Mood
Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan
Christian Sinding
6 Stücke, Op. 32
Frühlingsrauschen, Op. 32 No. 3 (Live)
Vienna Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta
Johan Svendsen
Romance in G Major, Op. 26
Romance for Violin & Orchestra, Op. 26
Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset, Henning Kraggerud
Johan Halvorsen
Air norvegien in E Minor, Op. 7
Air Norvegien, Op. 7
Dong-Suk Kang, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Agathe Backer Grøndahl
5 Fantasistykker, Op. 45 · “5 Fantasy Pieces”
Summer Song
Bjarte Engeset, Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Edvard Grieg
I Höst, Op. 11 · “In Autumn”
In Autumn, Op. 11 (Version for Orchestra)
Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Petri Sakari
Gjeilo: The Ground
The Ground
Ola Gjeilo, Tenebrae, The Chamber Orchestra of London
Ola Gjeilo
Serenity
Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium)
Matthew Sharp, Kristian Kvalvaag, Tenebrae
Lars Petter Hagen
Lament
No. 1, Untitled - Void - Untitled
Lars Petter Hagen, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sorensen, Grete Pedersen, The Norwegian Soloists' Choir
Arnesen: TUVAYHUN
IV. Forty Days and Forty Nights
Cecilie Koch, Nidarosdomens Jentekor, Anita Brevik, Maria Cordelia Skagen, Trondheim Soloists
Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
4. in the Hall of the Mountain King
Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan
Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16
I. Allegro molto moderato
Berlin Philharmonic, Mariss Jansons, Leif Ove Andsnes
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces, Book V, Op. 54
VI. Bell-Ringing (Klokkeklang)
Leif Ove Andsnes
Sinding: Violin Sonata in E Major, Op. 27
II. Romanze. Andante
Jonas Båtstrand, Jørn Fossheim
Johan Svendsen
The Wedding at Dovre
The Wedding At Dovre
Bjarte Engeset, Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Kim André Arnesen
Holy Spirit Mass
I. b. Creator Spirit. Kyrie
Kim André Arnesen, Trondheim Vokalensemble, Trondheim Soloists, Sofi Jeannin
Geirr Tveitt
Piano Sonata No. 29, Op. 129
III. Tempo Di Pulzazione
Geir Botnen
Geirr Tveitt
Concerto No. 2 for Harding Fiddle, Op. 252
I. Hardangerfjord: Tempo tranquillo e deciso
Ole Kristian Ruud, Arve Moen Bergset, Stavanger Symfoniorkester
Johan Halvorsen
Andante religioso
Andante religioso
Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Marianne Thorsen
Johan Halvorsen
Air norvegien in E Minor, Op. 7
Air norvégien, Op. 7
Neeme Järvi, Marianne Thorsen, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
O. Bull
Sæterjentens Søndag, IOB 12
Alexander Gilman, LGT Young Soloists, Lir Vaginsky
J. Berlin: Sinfonia a 5 for Cornetto and Strings in D Major
II Largo
Alexandra Opsahl, Norwegian Baroque Orchestra, Gottfried von der Goltz
J. Berlin: Sinfonia a 6 in D Major
III Allegro
Gottfried von der Goltz, Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
Agathe Backer Grøndahl
6 Etudes de concert, Op. 11 · “6 Concert Etudes”
No. 4, Allegretto
Sara Aimée Smiseth
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces, Book VI, Op. 57
No. 6, Homesickness
Leif Ove Andsnes
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces, Book VII, Op. 62
No. 6, Homeward
Leif Ove Andsnes
Ola Gjeilo
Sun Prelude
Sun Prelude
Ola Gjeilo
Ola Gjeilo
Ubi Caritas
Ubi Caritas
VOCES8
Kaada: How To Construct A Time Machine
How To Construct A Time Machine
Kaada
Terje Rypdal
Ineo for Choir and Chamber Orchestra, Op. 29
Terje Rypdal
Johan Halvorsen
Norwegian Rhapsody No. 1 in A Major
Norwegian Rhapsody No. 1
Neeme Järvi, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Christian Sinding
Legende, Op. 46
Legende, Op. 46
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dong-Suk Kang
Harald Sæverud
Oboe Concerto, Op. 12
Oboe Concerto, Op. 12: II. Adagio molto
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Arvid Engegård
E. Hagerup Bull
Perpetuum Mobile
Kathryn Stott, Tine Thing Helseth
M. Gaathaug: Sonata concertante, Op. 41
II. Andante molto moderato
Kervin Guarapana, Ruben Dura de Lamo, Ensemble Schwerpunkt
S. Kleiberg: Mass for Modern Man
VI. Loss of Faith and Hope for the Future
Eivind Gullberg Jensen, Trondheim Symphony Orchestra
Egil Hovland
Gloria Patri, Op. 137/2
Gloria Patri, Op. 137, No. 2
Kvindelige Studenters Sangforening, Marit Tøndel Bodsberg Weyde
O. Bull
Saeterjentens Sondag, "The Herd-girls' Sunday" (arr. for Orchestra)
Leif Segerstam, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Johan Halvorsen
Suite Mosaique
IV. Chant de Veslemøy
Alexander Gilman, David Nebel, LGT Young Soloists
Geirr Tveitt
Fifty Folk-Tunes from Hardanger, Op. 150
Welcome With Honour, No. 1
Leif Ove Andsnes
D. M. Johansen: Nordlandsbilleder (Pictures from Nordland) Suite No. 1, Op. 5
II. Den Lille Stengud (The Little Stone God)
Leif Ove Andsnes
Valen: Variations, Op. 23
Theme, 12 Variations & Coda
Leif Ove Andsnes
Tveitt
Danse Du Dieu Soleil, Op. 91, No. 15
Geir Botnen
Ole Olsen
Symphony No. 1 in G Major, Op. 5
I. Allegro maestoso
Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg
Johan Halvorsen
I ensomme stunde, “In Moments of Solitude”
I Ensomme Stunde
Karsten Andersen, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Arve Tellefsen
Johan Halvorsen
Bojarernes Indtogsmarsch, “Entry March of the Boyars”
Bojarernes intogsmarsch (Entry March of the Boyars)
Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
3. Anitra's Dance
Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan
Edvard Grieg
Lyric Pieces, Book IV, Op. 47
No. 3, Melodie
Emil Gilels
Edvard Grieg
String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 27
II. Romanze (Andantino - Allegro agitato)
Emerson String Quartet
Christian Sinding
2 Romances, Op. 79
Romance No. 2 in D Major
Sonja Fraki, Annemarie Astrom
Christian Sinding
6 Stücke, Op. 32
6 Pieces, Op. 32: No. 3. Rustle of Spring
Peter Nagy, Peter Szokolay, Balázs Szokolay
Christian Sinding
Piano Sonata in B Minor, Op. 91
I. Allegro ma non troppo
Christian Grøvlen
Gjeilo
Second Eve
Paul Spicer, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir
Halfdan Kjerulf
Brudefærden i Hardanger, HK 38
The Wedding in Hardanger
Per Dreier, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Alnaes: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 7
III. Allegro
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
J. Berlin: Sinfonia a 8 in D Major
I Allegro
Norwegian Baroque Orchestra, Gottfried von der Goltz
E. Fliflet Bræin
Serenade for Viola and String Orchestra
LGT Young Soloists, Alexander Gilman, Anuschka Pedano
Schjelderup: Symphony No. 2, "To Norway"
IV. Op. mot de hoieste tinder!
Eivind Aadland, Trondheim Symphony Orchestra
S. Islandsmoen
Forest Clearing, Op. 15
Bjarte Engeset, Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Geirr Tveitt
Nykken, Op. 187
Nykken, Op. 187
Stavanger Symfoniorkester, Ole Kristian Ruud
Edvard Grieg
Ballade in G Minor, Op. 24 · “Variations on a Norwegian Folksong”
Ballade, Op. 24
Christian Grøvlen

61 Tracks, 6 Hours 26 minutes