Grieg Overture In Autumn

[Alan Howe]

Heard this on the car radio yesterday and couldn't identify the composer at all. A marvellous piece - anybody know it?

[eschiss1]

Have heard it (often from a recording coupled with his symphony (I think there's one or two others?...), broadcast on classical radio etc.) - agreed, agreed.

[ewk]

Hi all,

I'm going to perform this piece in my orchestra in March, so if anyone is in Freiburg in Germany then... Have a listen

http://www.junge-kammerphilharmonie-freiburg.de/

[alberto]

I have heard and liked since....around forty years. My discover came through a Beecham vinyl record which coupled "In Autumn" and the " Old Norwegian Romance with Variations" to Schubert's Sixth.
Much later came the Cd with some versions : Jansons Olympia; Engeset Naxos; Sakari Brilliant.

[LateRomantic75]

I have the Beecham recording on EMI, the Jarvi on DG, and the Ruud on BIS. I think it's a delightful work, full of Grieg's customary fresh brand of lyricism and finely judged drama.