CD Grieg* / Barbara Hendricks / Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra* / Esa-Pekka Salonen – Peer Gynt Excerpts From The Incidental Music
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| Peer Gynt Op. 23 | ||
| Act One = Erster Akt = Premier Acte | ||
| 1 | Prelude: In The Wedding Garden | 5:28 |
| 2 | The Bridal Procession Passes | 3:18 |
| 3 | Halling | 1:25 |
| 4 | Springar | 1:05 |
| Act Two = Zweiter Akt = Deuxième Acte | ||
| 5 | Prelude: The Abduction Of The Bride - Ingrid's Lament | 4:26 |
| 6 | In The Hall Of The Mountain King | 2:33 |
| 7 | Dance Of The Mountain King's Daughter | 1:48 |
| Act Three = Dritter Akt = Troisième Acte | ||
| 8 | Prelude: Deep In The Coniferous Forest | 2:23 |
| 9 | Solveig's Song | 5:51 |
| 10 | Åse's Death | 5:45 |
| Act Four = Vierter Akt = Quartrième Acte | ||
| 11 | Prelude: Morning Mood | 4:18 |
| 12 | Arabian Dance | 4:39 |
| 13 | Anitra's Dance | 3:19 |
| 14 | Solveig's Song | 5:56 |
| Act Five = Fünfter Akt = Cinquième Acte | ||
| 15 | Prelude: Peer Gynt's Journey Home | 2:31 |
| 16 | Solveig's Song In The Hut | 1:24 |
| 17 | Whitsun Hymn | 1:09 |
| 18 | Solveig's Lullaby | 5:33 |
Experience a definitive interpretation of Edvard Grieg’s most beloved work with this 1988 CBS Masterworks release. Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus in a breathtaking performance of excerpts from the incidental music to Peer Gynt. This recording captures the lush, atmospheric essence of Grieg’s Norwegian masterpiece with exceptional clarity and emotional depth.
The album features the world-renowned soprano Barbara Hendricks, whose ethereal vocals bring a haunting beauty to the pivotal role of Solvejg. Under Salonen’s precise and dynamic conducting, the orchestra moves seamlessly from the menacing tension of the subterranean world to the poignant stillness of the Norwegian countryside.
Key movements included in this release:
- In the Hall of the Mountain King: A masterclass in building orchestral intensity.
- Solvejg's Song: Featuring the crystalline soprano of Barbara Hendricks.
- The Death of Aase: A deeply moving and somber string performance.
- Morning Mood: The iconic, pastoral opening that defines the work.
- Ingrid's Lament: A powerful display of dramatic orchestral range.
Whether you are a collector of the legacy CBS Masterworks series or a newcomer to Grieg’s programmatic genius, this CD remains a standout recording for its brilliant casting and crystalline digital production.