Edvard Grieg - Lyric Pieces, Vol. 2 (Peter Donohoe)

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Composer: Edvard Grieg

CD1

1. Ballade, Op. 24
2. Lyric Pieces, Book I, Op. 12: No. 1, Arietta
3. Lyric Pieces, Book I, Op. 12: No. 8, Fedrelandssang
4. Lyric Pieces, Book VIII, Op. 65: No. 5, I balladetone
5. Lyric Pieces, Book II, Op. 38: No. 4, Halling
6. Lyric Pieces, Book VI, Op. 57: No. 5, Hun danser
7. Lyric Pieces, Book IV, Op. 47: No. 3, Melodi
8. Lyric Pieces, Book VI, Op. 57: No. 6, Hjemve
9. Lyric Pieces, Book IV, Op. 47: No. 6, Springdans
10. Lyric Pieces, Book IX, Op. 68: No. 4, Aften på højfjellet
11. Lyric Pieces, Book II, Op. 38: No. 2, Folkevise
12. Lyric Pieces, Book IX, Op. 68: No. 1, Matrosenes oppsang
13. Lyric Pieces, Book VI, Op. 57: No. 3, Illusjon
14. Lyric Pieces, Book VII, Op. 62: No. 5, Drømmesyn
15. Lyric Pieces, Book VIII, Op. 65: No. 4, Salong
16. Lyric Pieces, Book V, Op. 54: No. 3, Trolltog

CD2

1. Lyric Pieces, Book IX, Op. 68: No. 2, Bestemors menuet
2. Lyric Pieces, Book IX, Op. 68: No. 3, For dine føtter
3. Lyric Pieces, Book VII, Op. 62: No. 1, Sylfide
4. Lyric Pieces, Book IV, Op. 47: No. 7, Elegi
5. Lyric Pieces, Book IV, Op. 47: No. 4, Halling
6. Lyric Pieces, Book VIII, Op. 65: No. 1, Fra ungdomsdagene
7. Lyric Pieces, Book III, Op. 43: No. 4, Småfugl
8. Lyric Pieces, Book II, Op. 38: No. 6, Elegi
9. Lyric Pieces, Book IV, Op. 47: No. 1, Valse-Impromptu
10. Lyric Pieces, Book X, Op. 71: No. 1, Der var engang
11. Lyric Pieces, Book II, Op. 38: No. 5, Springdans
12. Lyric Pieces, Book I, Op. 12: No. 3, Vektersang
13. Lyric Pieces, Book III, Op. 43: No. 1, Sommerfugl
14. Lyric Pieces, Book I, Op. 12: No. 5, Folkevise
15. Lyric Pieces, Book VII, Op. 62: No. 3, Fransk serenade
16. Lyric Pieces, Book VII, Op. 62: No. 6, Hjemad
17. Lyric Pieces, Book IX, Op. 68: No. 5, Bådnlåt
18. Lyric Pieces, Book II, Op. 38: No. 7, Vals
19. Lyric Pieces, Book III, Op. 43: No. 2, Ensom vandrer
20. Lyric Pieces, Book X, Op. 71: No. 6, Forbi
21. Lyric Pieces, Book II, Op. 38: No. 1, Berceuse
22. Lyric Pieces, Book V, Op. 54: No. 2, Gangar
23. Lyric Pieces, Book VII, Op. 62: No. 2, Takk
24. Lyric Pieces, Book X, Op. 71: No. 7, Efterklang

Peter Donohoe, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Chandos

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Acclaimed British pianist Peter Donohoe (b. 1953), educated at Chetham’s, Leeds University, the Royal Northern College of Music, and in Paris under Olivier Messiaen and Yvonne Loriod, is widely recognized for his stylistic versatility and commanding technique. On his latest double-album release, Donohoe completes his survey of Edvard Grieg’s 66 Lyric Pieces, presenting the final 39 miniatures alongside the composer's poignant Ballade, Op. 24. Rather than presenting the Norwegian master's folk-infused works chronologically, Donohoe thoughtfully curates a unique sequencing across the collection, showcasing the artistic maturity and profound musicianship that define his celebrated international career.