Lyric Pieces – Volume VIII Op.65

Grieg’s successful series of Lyric Pieces reaches a unique climax in the eighth book. After the publisher almost had to force him Grieg was at the point of becoming tired of composing Lyric Pieces the composer succeeded in creating a spectacular and brilliant closing piece, “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen”. This recollection of Grieg’s own silver wedding anniversary is extremely effective, and performable not just by piano virtuosos — talented newcomers will also enjoy unlocking its technical secrets!