Andrey Gugnin - Grieg: Holberg Suite, Ballade & Lyric Pieces [CD]

Andrey Gugnin presents a wonderful all-Grieg recital, the elegant neo-classicism of 'From Holberg's time' (a rare and welcome opportunity to hear the original version for solo piano) contrasting with the brooding magnificence of the 'Ballade'.

Two complete sets of 'Lyric Pieces'—those most perfect of piano miniature are also included.

"Russian pianist Andrey Gugnin's fluid and highly articulate touch brings out all of the finer details" – Classical Music Sentinel

"Gugnin ripples his way through the Holberg Suite in its original piano solo guise, radiating poise, affection and respect for its Golden Age retrospection." – Gramophone

"A well-placed collection of multifaceted jewels" – BBC Music Magazine *****

"His Lyric Pieces are perfectly detailed little pictures without a bit of sentiment. Gugnin plays a Bechstein piano, an inspired choice for his small, subtle readings, with no wash of Steinway sound." – AllMusic

Holberg Suite, Op 40 I. Praeludium: Allegro vivace

II. Sarabande: Andante

III. Gavotte: Allegretto

IV. Air: Andante religioso

V. Rigaudon: Allegro con brio

Lyric Pieces Book 7, Op 62 No 1 'Sylph'. Sylfide

No 2 'Gratitude'. Takk

No 3 'French serenade'. Fransk serenade

No 4 'Brooklet'. Bekken

No 5 'Phantom'. Drommesyn

No 6 'Homeward'. Hjemad

Ballade in the form of variations, Op 24

Variation 01. Poco meno andante, ma molto tranquillo

Variation 02. Allegro agitato

Variation 03. Adagio

Variation 04. Allegro capriccioso

Variation 05. Piu lento

Variation 06. Allegro scherzando

Variation 07. L'istesso tempo

Variation 08. Lento

Variation 09. Un poco andante

Variation 10. Un poco allegro e alla burla

Variation 11. Piu animato

Variation 12. Meno allegro e maestoso

Variation 13. Allegro furioso

Variation 14. Prestissimo - Andante espressivo

Lyric Pieces Book 3, Op 43 No 1 'Butterfly'. Sommerfugl

No 2 'Solitary traveller'. Ensom vandrer

No 3 'In my native country'. I hjemmet

No 4 'Little bird'. Smafugl

No 5 'Erotikon'. Erotikk

No 6 'To spring'. Til varen

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 34571284248
• Release Date: May 31, 2025

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