Emil Gilels : Grieg – Lyric Pieces

This recording of 20 of the 66 ‘Lyrical Pieces’ by Edvard Grieg, which the Russian keyboard grandmaster Emil Gilels recorded in 1972, can undoubtedly be regarded as a milestone in piano history. Although Grieg’s lyrical pieces have a reputation for being manageable even for amateurs, the dynamic and colourful richness of nuance that Gilels brings to the compositions is certainly in a league of its own.

Track Listing:
1. Lyric pieces, book 1, op. 12, Arietta (Edvard Grieg) – Emil Gilels
2. Lyric pieces, book 2, op. 38, Berceuse (Edvard Grieg) – Emil Gilels
3. Lyric pieces, book 3, op. 43, Butterfly (Edvard Grieg) – Emil Gilels
4. Lyric pieces, book 3, op. 43, Solitary Traveller (Edvard Grieg) – Emil Gilels
5. Lyric pieces, book 4, op. 47, Albumblatt (Edvard Grieg) – Emil Gilels
6. Lyric pieces, book 4, op. 47, Melodie (Edvard Grieg) – Emil Gilels
7. Lyric pieces, book 4, op. 47, Halling (Norwegian Folk