25 Norwegian Folk Songs and Dances Op.17 - For Solo PianoPaperback, 10 January 2013

Contained within this book are the scores for twenty five folk songs and dances composed for solo piano by Edvard Grieg. This modern reprint of the original scores features clear, large margins, making it ideal for students and musicians alike. Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843 - 1907) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. Today, he is generally considered to be one of the leading composers of the Romantic era, his music constituting part of the classical canon worldwide. He famously incorporated and developed Norwegian folk music in his compositions, which brought the music of Norway to the international stage. To this day, he is the most celebrated person in the city of Bergen. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.