Herbert von Karajan & Berliner Philharmoniker : “GRIEG – Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 & 2, 3 Orchestral Pieces from Sigurd Jorsalfar “

The interpretation of Edvard Grieg’s two ‘Peer Gynt Suites’, combined with orchestral pieces from his ‘Sigurd Jorsalfar’, occupies an important position among the highly acclaimed recordings by the Berliner Philharmoniker and their chief conductor Herbert von Karajan. With their brilliant and expressive interpretation, the musicians demonstrate an enormous sensitivity for the Norwegian composer’s unique atmospheric tonal language.

Track Listing:
1. Peer Gynt suite no. 1, op. 46, Morning Mood (Edvard Grieg) – Berliner Philharmoniker
2. Peer Gynt suite no. 1, op. 46, The Death of Aase (Edvard Grieg) – Berliner Philharmoniker
3. Peer Gynt suite no. 1, op. 46, Anitra’s Dance (Edvard Grieg) – Berliner Philharmoniker
4. Peer Gynt suite no. 1, op. 46, In the Hall of the Mountain King (Edvard Grieg) – Berliner Philharmoniker
5. Peer Gynt suite no. 2, op. 55, The Abduction (Ingrid’s Lament) (Edvard