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Title: Grieg Overture In Autumn
Post by: Alan Howe on Sunday 20 October 2013, 05:35

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

Title: Re: Grieg Overture In Autumn
Post by: eschiss1 on Sunday 20 October 2013, 05:49

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.

Title: Re: Grieg Overture In Autumn
Post by: ewk on Sunday 20 October 2013, 09:36

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

Title: Re: Grieg Overture In Autumn
Post by: alberto on Sunday 20 October 2013, 10:27

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.

Title: Re: Grieg Overture In Autumn
Post by: LateRomantic75 on Sunday 20 October 2013, 15:27

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.

Unsung Composers

The Music => Composers & Music => Topic started by: Alan Howe on Sunday 20 October 2013, 05:35