Grieg's Sunset Serenades

Immerse yourself in the glow of twilight with Grieg's Sunset Serenades, a programmatic collection of five romantic piano solo pieces crafted for ambitious pianists and Grieg enthusiasts. Edvard Grieg’s nature-inspired music, infused with the Nordic light of Norway’s fjords and forests, makes this edition uniquely his, capturing a sunset narrative through poetic piano artistry. The journey begins with Anitra’s Dance (Op. 46, No. 3) in A minor, its lively, dancing tones igniting the golden hour with exotic energy. Summer Evening (Op. 71, No. 2) in radiant D♭ major flows with warm, lively grace, painting a summer evening’s golden hues. Arietta (Op. 12, No. 1) in E♭ major offers tender, gentle notes, evoking twilight’s fading rays. The Brook (Op. 62, No. 4) in B minor sparkles like a stream in the evening’s last light, brimming with lively energy. Finally, Åse’s Death (Op. 46, No. 2) in B minor envelops the night with elegiac, sustained tones, bidding the day farewell. Ideal for concert programs, this collection of lyric pieces and character pieces weaves an emotional journey through 19th-century Norwegian music. Perfect for pianists and listeners, it brings the twilight music of Grieg’s poetic expression to life.

Pages: 21
Instrumentation: piano
Instruments: Piano
Key: A minor, Db major, Eb major, B minor
BPM: 160, 69, 46, 120, 50
Time signature: 3 / 4, 2 / 4, 4 / 4
Preface
Anitra's Dance
Summer Evening
Arietta
The Brook
Åse's Death

• Edvard Grieg - Composer