Grieg Edvard - Holberg Suite Op 40 Piano Solo *Schirmer XVI:31 E major)

XVI:31 E major)

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Grieg Edvard - Holberg Suite Op 40 Piano Solo *Schirmer XVI:31 E major)In 1884 Grieg composed a suite in Baroque style on the occasion of the 200th birthday of the poet Ludvig Holberg, who was very well known in Norway. Taking inspiration from Holbergs time there are dances and forms from Baroque music here Prludium, Sarabande, Gavotte, Air and Rigaudon. But they are combined with the melodic and harmonic language of the 19th century, and with Griegs characteristic compositional style. In this way the music achieves the