Label: Lawo Classics
Format: CD
Barcode: 7090020182070
Catalog number: LWC 1185
Releasedate: 06-09-19
Format: CD
Barcode: 7090020182070
Catalog number: LWC 1185
Releasedate: 06-09-19
- First time recording, Norwegian composer Catharinus Elling, Piano Works, Rune Alver
The Norwegian composer Catharinus Elling (1858–1942) left a large and interesting body of music for the piano. The music has never previously been recorded. Now, at last, the audience can get a look into his musical world!
Grieg would be a great benefactor for Elling, both musically and in a more practical sense, as he was for many Norwegian composers of Elling’s generation. Elling had his first compositions published in 1881, but held a rather low profile in Norwegian musical life in the early years of his career, save as a music critic. In 1884 he held his first concert evening with his own works, and when this was positively received, Elling mustered the courage to send some of his compositions to Grieg. It was not unusual for established composers to be sent such packages, and most of them never received an answer. The reaction from Grieg, however, must have surprised Elling himself, as his compositions was the topic of a letter sent to the newspaper Bergens Tidende on 14 March 1885. Here, Grieg wrote as follows:
Catharinus Elling is the name of a young Norwegian musician, who recently sent me a large pile of composition to look through from Kristiania, where he is situated. These kinds of parcels are not rare, but as the quantity normally so completely overpower the quality, I must confess that I, wise from experience, did not open the parcel in great excitement. How big was my surprise and joy, then, when only a few bars showed me that I was in the presence of a lyrical talent of high rank.
Grieg would be a great benefactor for Elling, both musically and in a more practical sense, as he was for many Norwegian composers of Elling’s generation. Elling had his first compositions published in 1881, but held a rather low profile in Norwegian musical life in the early years of his career, save as a music critic. In 1884 he held his first concert evening with his own works, and when this was positively received, Elling mustered the courage to send some of his compositions to Grieg. It was not unusual for established composers to be sent such packages, and most of them never received an answer. The reaction from Grieg, however, must have surprised Elling himself, as his compositions was the topic of a letter sent to the newspaper Bergens Tidende on 14 March 1885. Here, Grieg wrote as follows:
Catharinus Elling is the name of a young Norwegian musician, who recently sent me a large pile of composition to look through from Kristiania, where he is situated. These kinds of parcels are not rare, but as the quantity normally so completely overpower the quality, I must confess that I, wise from experience, did not open the parcel in great excitement. How big was my surprise and joy, then, when only a few bars showed me that I was in the presence of a lyrical talent of high rank.
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1Vals, op. 102:09
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2To Klaverstykker, op. 2I. Alla marcia03:00
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3To Klaverstykker, op. 2II. Scherzo03:10
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4Sanger uten Ord, op. 3I. Andante sempre legato03:01
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5Sanger uten Ord, op. 3II. Allegretto02:23
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6Sanger uten Ord, op. 3III. Andantino02:32
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7Sanger uten Ord, op. 3IV. Allegretto02:58
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8Norske FolkemelodierTo Brudeslaatter fra Sundfjord: I. Naar de reiser til Kirken00:32
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9Norske FolkemelodierTo Brudeslaatter fra Sundfjord: II. Naar de kommer fra Kirken01:04
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10Norske FolkemelodierBaansull fra Førde, Sundfjord00:46
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11Norske FolkemelodierHuldresull fra Opdal00:52
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12Norske FolkemelodierBaansull fra Sundfjord00:46
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13Norske FolkemelodierHalling fra Førde, Sundfjord00:36
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14Norske FolkemelodierBruremarsch fra Sundmøre00:56
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15Norske FolkemelodierGjeitelokk fra Bræim, Nordfjord00:28
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16Norske FolkemelodierHalling fra Førde, Sundfjord00:26
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17Fire KlaverstykkerI. Andante01:43
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18Fire KlaverstykkerII. Giocoso00:58
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19Fire KlaverstykkerIII. Lento02:12
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20Fire KlaverstykkerIV. Giocoso02:05
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21Et KjærlighetsdiktTvivl. Han: Langsomt, dvælende03:54
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22Et KjærlighetsdiktSvar. Hun: Jævnt bevæget, ligesom beroligende02:50
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23Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 1Om Morgenen01:12
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24Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 1Det spøger!01:11
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25Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 1Vemod02:02
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26Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 1Lykke over Lykke00:45
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27Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 2Smaagutternes Flag-Marsch01:43
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28Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 2Det tabte Paradis01:49
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29Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 2Vildkat00:52
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30Svundne Dage: Klaverstykker Hefte 2Idyl03:00
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31Vals-CapricerI. Con passione02:47
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32Vals-CapricerII. Vivo04:19
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33Snapshots for KlaverI. Andante00:58
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34Snapshots for KlaverII. Vivo00:33
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35Snapshots for KlaverIII. Poco mosso01:22
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36Snapshots for KlaverIV. Vivace01:43
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37Scherzi for KlaverI. Energico04:34
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38Scherzi for KlaverII. Agitato04:22