Credits:

Aimard, Pierre-Laurent

Description:

A "Magical" Album Recorded in the Arctic Circle for Norway's Favorite Musicians Renowned Norwegian musicians, soprano Lise Davidsen and pianist Leif Ovejsnes, performed together the music of Grieg, the country's most famous composer. The recording took place in Baudø, Norway, on the Arctic Circle, and Lise describes it as a "magical" time to record this music in the Norwegian countryside with a special team. Includes photographs by Norwegian photographer Morten Krogvold and a booklet commentary by Norwegian journalist Andrew Meller. Universal Music/IMS

Tracklisting:

1.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~I. Det syng / Singing
2.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~II. Veslemoy / The Little Maid
3.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~III. Blabaer-li / Bilberry Slopes
4.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~IV. Mote / Meeting
5.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~V. Elsk / Love
6.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~VI. Killingdans / Kid's Dance
7.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~VII. Vond Dag / Unhappy Day
8.Haugtussa Op. 67 / The Mountain Maid~VIII. Ved Gjaetle-Bekken / At the Gjaetle Brook
9.6 Digte Op. 25~II. En Svane / A Swan
10.6 Digte Op. 25~IV. Med en Vandlilje / With a Water-Lily
11.Elegiske Digte Op. 59~III. Til En / To Her (I)
12.Elegiske Digte Op. 59~IV. Til En / To Her (II)
13.Hjertets Melodier Op. 5~III. Jeg elsker dig! / I Love but Thee
14.Digte Op. 60/5 Og jeg vil ha mig en Hjertenskjaer / Midsummer Eve
15.12 Melodier Op. 33~IX. Ved Rundarne / In the Hills
16.5 Digte Op. 69~I. Der gynger en Bad pa Bolge / A Boat on the Waves Is Rocking
17.5 Digte Op. 69~II. Til min Dreng / To My Son
18.5 Digte Op. 69~III. Ved Moders Grav / At Mother's Grave
19.5 Digte Op. 69~IV. Snegl, Snegl! / Snail, Snail!
20.5 Digte Op. 69~V. Dromme / Dreams
21.Romancer og Sange Op.18~V. Poesien / Poesy
22.6 Lieder Op.48~I. Gruss Hilsen / One Day, O Heart of Mine
23.6 Lieder Op.48~II. Dereinst, Gedanke mein / Jeg ved, min Tanke, ved / One day, my thoughts
24.6 Lieder Op.48~III. Lauf der Well / Verdens Gang / The Way of the World
25.6 Lieder Op.48~IV. Die verschwiegene Nachtigall / Nattergalen / The Nightingale's Secret
26.6 Lieder Op.48~V. Zur Rosenzeit/ I Rosentiden / The Time of Roses
27.6 Lieder Op.48~VI. Ein Traum / En Drom / A Dream
28.12 Melodier Op.33~II. Varen / Last Spring