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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). 5/5: Donald Macleod looks at Grieg's reception in British concert halls and considers whether the composer was held in equally high esteem as a pianist.

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

5/5. Musical Britain was greatly excited about Grieg's London debut in 1888. Albums of his piano pieces were already popular in homes across the country, and his arrival on stage here as a concert pianist was held up by the storm of applause that greeted him. Donald Macleod looks at Grieg's reception in British concert halls and considers whether the composer was held in equally high esteem as a pianist.

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op 65 No 6
Leif Ove Andsens (piano)

To Spring, Op 43 No 6
Edvard Grieg (piano)

Romancer, Op 15
Monica Groop (mezzo-soprano)
Ilmo Ranta (piano)

Piano Concerto, Op 16
Murray Perahia (piano)
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Colin Davis (conductor)

Remembrances, Op 71 No 7
Leif Ove Andsens (piano).

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