Edvard Grieg by Daniel Estrem Daniel Estrem : Edvard Grieg.
 Colorful classical guitar.

The Estrem and Holmquist guitar duo (active from 1971-1988) performs a program of Estrem's transcriptions of 11 Lyric Pieces and the Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg. The music was originally for piano, and transfers successfully to the medium of guitar duets. Grieg created a world of intimacy and lyricism that is well represented on the classic guitar. The instrument has the ability to project colors and shadings not possible on the keyboard. Also, most of the brief motifs used in the Lyric Pieces are taken from Scandinavian folk music, and the guitar has its own special charm with folk rhythms and melodies.

This album was recorded in an acoustically-live stone church in 1980, released on vinyl but was never re-released as a CD. The master tape was lost, but now 30 years later, with the advances in digital restoration of vinyl albums, this gem of a recording is reborn.

"This music speaks to the heart, and the rapport and sensitivity of the performers recalls the eminent duo of Presti and Lagoya."
Guitar Player magazine

Songs:

1. Once Upon A Time - Lyric Pieces Op71 No1 (Edvard Grieg)
2. Waltz - Lyric Pieces Op12 No2 (Edvard Grieg)
3. Notturno - Lyric Pieces Op54 No4 (Edvard Grieg)
4. Berceuse - Lyric Pieces Op38 No1 (Edvard Grieg)
5. Halling - Lyric Pieces Op47 No4 (Edvard Grieg)
6. Gone - Lyric Pieces Op71 No6 (Edvard Grieg)
7. Halling 2 - Lyric Pieces Op38 No4 (Edvard Grieg)
8. Arietta - Lyric Pieces Op12 No1 (Edvard Grieg)
9. Elf Dance - Lyric Pieces Op12 No4 (Edvard Grieg)
10. Homeward - Lyric Pieces Op62 No6 (Edvard Grieg)
11. At The Cradle - Lyric Pieces Op68 No5 (Edvard Grieg)
12. Prelude - Holberg Suite Op40 (Edvard Grieg)
13. Sarabande - Holberg Suite Op40 (Edvard Grieg)
14. Gavotte - Holberg Suite Op40 (Edvard Grieg)
15. Air - Holberg Suite Op40 (Edvard Grieg)
16. Rigaudon - Holberg Suite Op40 (Edvard Grieg)

Listen to: the entire album.

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Release date: 7/17/2010
Daniel Estrem lives in Minnesota USA

Tagged as: Classical, Romantic Era, Instrumental, Composer: Edvard Grieg, Classical Guitar

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