Edvard Grieg: Poetical Tone Pictures Op 3, No 4 Clark Bryan, piano

Edvard Grieg:
Poetical Tone Pictures Op 3, No 4
Clark Bryan, piano

Piano: Yamaha S7X
Maintained by Darryl Fabiani at D&S Pianos
Piano microphones: AKG C12B
Room: AKG C414

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843–1907) was one of the great voices of the Romantic era — a Norwegian composer and pianist whose music helped shape the cultural identity of an entire nation. Known worldwide for works like the Piano Concerto in A minor, Peer Gynt suites, and countless lyric pieces, Grieg brought Norwegian folk colour and storytelling into the classical mainstream, much as Sibelius did for Finland and Smetana for Bohemia.
Born in Bergen into a musical family, Grieg received his earliest piano lessons from his mother before studying at the Leipzig Conservatory. Although he found the formal training rigid, it helped refine his craft. A pivotal early influence was the legendary violinist Ole Bull, who recognized Grieg’s talent and encouraged his pursuit of a professional music life.
Despite chronic health challenges — including lifelong complications from pleurisy and tuberculosis — Grieg composed with remarkable spirit and originality. His music is celebrated for its melodic warmth, atmospheric harmonies, and vivid evocations of Norwegian landscape and folklore.
Today, Grieg remains the most beloved figure from Bergen. His legacy lives on through the Grieg Hall, Grieg Academy, the Edvard Grieg Kor, and the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen, his former home. His influence continues to inspire performers, composers, and music-lovers around the world.

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