The Holberg Suite, Op. 40, by Edvard Grieg
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New Gallery 2018/4/9
Ensemble
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in A
Violin
Guitar
Double Bass
Publication’s Style: Full Score – (9 X 12) and Complete Ensemble Parts
General Description: Chamber Ensemble
Catalog Number: 74649
ISBN: 978-1-62559-108-1
The five movements of the suite are:
Praeludium (Allegro vivace)
Sarabande (Andante)
Gavotte (Allegretto)
Air (Andante religioso)
Rigaudon (Allegro con brio)
The
Holberg Suite
, Op. 40, by Edvard Grieg, originally entitled
“From Holberg’s Time”,
and subtitled
“Suite in olden style”,
is in five movements that are reminiscent of eighteenth century dance forms. Grieg composed the work in 1884 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Danish-Norwegian humanist and playwright Ludvig Holberg.
The Holberg Suite, originally composed for piano, was later adapted by Grieg for string orchestra. This arrangement by Gregg Nestor adds the color of wind instruments and guitar, creating a chamber work that is both fun to play and refreshing to hear.