More Than The Score: Grieg – Arietta from Lyric Pieces Book 1 (Piano Solo)

More Than The Score: Grieg – Arietta from Lyric Pieces Book 1 (Piano Solo)

Genre:Romantic Period

More Than The Score: Grieg – Arietta from Lyric Pieces Book 1 is a comprehensive guide for piano soloists interested in mastering this iconic work from the Romantic Period. This edition not only features the printed score but also includes a written masterclass by renowned concert pianist Daniel Grimwood.

In the masterclass, Grimwood explores the nuances of Grieg’s Arietta, the opening piece of his famous Lyric Pieces collection, providing invaluable insights on how to approach the music. The edition also comes with a biography of Edvard Grieg and a concise history of the piece itself, all of which is beautifully illustrated in full color. This resource serves as a thorough and enriched exploration of one of Grieg’s most celebrated compositions.

More Than The Scoreis a series of classic piano music, covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy,right up to John Cage.Each volume focuses on one piece, with written masterclasses and background information encouraging an exploration of the music beyond the printed score. All titles in the Edition Peters more than the scoreseries include written masterclasses from one of our panel of internationally-renowned pianists including Joanna MacGregor, Roy Howat, Daniel Grimwood, Clare Hammond and Adam Tendler.

Who Was Edvard Grieg?

Edvard Grieg (18431907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist who is best known for his contributions to the Romantic era of classical music. He was one of the leading composers of the 19th century and his music has remained popular into the 21st century. Grieg is particularly famous for pieces like “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from his “Peer Gynt” Suite, as well as his “Piano Concerto in A minor.” His “Lyric Pieces” for solo piano are also highly regarded and are often performed today. Grieg drew inspiration from Norwegian folk music, integrating it into his compositions to create a distinct national style. This made him a national hero in Norway and an important figure in the nationalist movement in Romantic music.