This volume brings together two early collections by Grieg to form an attractive first book of characterful piano pieces. The Lyric Pieces, published when the composer was 24, are amongst the easiest pieces Grieg wrote for the piano, and represent a conscious attempt to provide accessible and tuneful music for beginners.
Contents:
- Album Leaf, Op. 12 No. 7 (Allegretto dolce in E minor)
- Arietta in Eb, Op. 12 No. 1
- Dance of the Elves, Op. 12 No. 4
- Norwegian Air, Op. 12 No. 6
- Poetic Tone-Pictures, Op. 3 (6): Nos. 1 in E minor, 2 in Bb, 3 in C minor, 4 in A, 5 in F, 6 in E minor
- Song of the Fatherland, Op. 12 No. 8
- Waltz in A, Op. 12 No. 2
- Watchman’s Song, Op. 12 No. 3
- Folk Song, Op. 12 No. 5
