Edvard Grieg - Symphonic Dances, Op. 64 (1897)

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (15 June 1843 - 4 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is widely considered one of the leading Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide. His use and development of Norwegian folk music in his own compositions brought the music of Norway to international consciousness, as well as helping to develop a national identity, much as Jean Sibelius and Bedřich Smetana did in Finland and Bohemia, respectively.
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Symphonic Dances, Op. 64 (1897)
Dance No. 1, G major, Allegro moderato e marcato (0:00)
Dance No. 2, A major, Allegretto grazioso (5:37)
Dance No. 3, D major, Allegro giocoso (12:02)
Dance No. 4, A minor, Andante - Allegro risoluto (18:38)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paavo Berglund
The four Symphonic Dances Op. 64 were written c. 1896 and published in 1897.
They draw their inspiration from the earlier folk works collected by Ludvig Mathias Lindeman. These pieces have become known latterly by being associated with the TV adaptations of E. Nesbit's book "The Railway Children", published in 1906 and thus almost contemporaneous with Grieg's music. The first two series were shown by the BBC in 1951 and 1957 and Grieg's music was used in both, with some scenes from the first series being re-used for the second. However, the best known was the third series, shown in 1968, which featured the actress Jenny Agutter as the eldest of the three children of the title. Again, remarkably, the same music was used, and the most famously known piece was the slower and beautifully melodic excerpt from the second dance: in fact, this piece was only used as the closing theme, perfectly suiting the poignancy of the emotionally moving story lines. The opening music was actually another excerpt, this time with a brighter piece taken from the fourth dance, cleverly chosen to introduce the programs with a somewhat lighter mood, which subtly intertwines harmonic content from the other extract, hinting at the darker side of what is, at times, a rather sad tale of children separated from their father, perhaps associated with Nesbit having lost her father just before she reached the age of four. The fact that the music was itself adapted from folk tunes may explain the deep resonances which are struck by the use of the Grieg music in this universal and touching story.

[@bethh6527]

So excited to hear my daughter perform this piece (first chair oboe) with her college orchestra next month! Absolutely beautiful piece of music.

[@dpari_92]

Maestro Grieg knew perfectly symphonic orchestra with his all colours and combinations, beginning from strings and ending with brass and percussioni. He developed and orchestrated these dances wonderfully ❤️

[@CarlosLima-oe7wn]

O mais interessante em Grieg é que tudo o que compôs soa lindo. Um deleite para nossos ouvidos . Que tanta inspiração numa só pessoa !

[@hermodnitter3902]

So beautiful! This work is really a "hidden" gem, and the no.2 is just mesmerizing!

[@pauls.9228]

A great discovery! Wonderful music, strange that it is so little known. Thank you for including the score!

[@mr-wx3lv]

Which is why we come on Bartje Bartmans channel to discover these gems. I notice its played by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, one of many quality regional orchestras. Nice music.

[@tiffcat1100]

I’ve loved the second dance for over 4 decades and only recently found out what it was thanks to classic fm. Would love an easy piano version to have a go at playing 😊

[@DelaLoverie]

I think I will spend all my life on your channel! Huge huge Thanks for your upload ! Big Love Bartje Bartmans !

[@hyseo1121]

This is Grieg's greatest work.

[@hannaheggleton5869]

The orchestra I am part of would have performed this in spring 2020 if not for the pandemic. Such beautiful music, it is a shame we were unable to perform it. I love the intensity of the beginning of the 4th movement!

[@jorgeaguirre7260]

ALL OF THE 4th! My favourite!

[@fulviopolce9785]

È un ottima composizione,molto simile alle Danze Slave di Dvorak, anche se più compatte.
Grazie Bartje per l'ottimo caricamento e consulenza.

[@joshuaward1991]

Very similar indeed! I found Dvorak and Greig together and were the soundtrack to a lot of my teens.

[@wendyscott8425]

After all my years of involvement with classical music, I can't ever recall hearing this piece before. How exciting to hear a new piece by Grief, who always does it for me. ::sigh:: Gorgeous!

[@fransmeersman2334]

Thankyou for introducing me to this never heard beautiful music.

[@tommyron]

Magnificent!!

[@user-ex7kw5dp1x]

Allegro moderato e marcato in 2 112bpm
도돌이 시작 3마디
도돌이 시작 18마디 0:52
A 30마디 1:06
Vivace 36마디 in 2 142bpm
Piu Lento in 2 92bpm 1:19
B 60마디 1:40
도돌이 시작 74마디 2:00
C 90마디 2:20
D 110마디 2:44
E 130마디 3:07
F 158마디 3:42
Tempo I 177마디 in 2 112bpm 4:08
G 194마디 4:24
Vivace 212마디 in 2 142bpm 4:42
H 216마디
Tempo I 220마디 112bpm
I 228마디
Presto 244마디 150bpm 5:16
K 252마디

[@raymondgonzalez5690]

Yes

[@yuehchopin]

gut und schön

[@enderteller]

24:42
26:08
We’re preforming this piece and we’re not taking that repeat, so I’m leaving this time stamp here so I can skip it more easily 😆

[@theplatinumowl6594]

Two: 13:19

[@user-dw1jb1mo3g]

今日定演でやりました。私はヴィオラです。

[@gabriel8553]

Like

[@owengette8089]

7:23
7:50

[@luden6794]

Rachmaninov tensed...

[@legribs]

24:00

[@JuliaIngemi]

12:59

[@olivial.435]

22:25

[@MrLieinking]

Isn't it great ?

[@jakubchraska]

terribly out of tune