Composed by Agathe Backer-Grøndahl (1847-1907). Arranged by Stephen Levintow. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Romantic Period. 18 pages. Cypress Publishing #1106042. Published by Cypress Publishing (A0.1532855).
Agathe Backer-Grøndahl (1847-1907) was a distinguished Norwegian pianist and composer. A friend and supporter of her countryman Edvard Grieg, she was regarded as the best interpreter of his piano concerto. George Bernard Shaw praised her highly, writing that she was “a thousand times a finer player” than Grieg, and even implied that she was a better composer! The latter strange opinion never took hold, and Shaw likely did not truly believe it, but it suggests that her compositions, mostly piano pieces and song settings to Norwegian texts, are worthy of attention.
This set contains three small piano pieces arranged for string quartet, all in moderate tempo, one from Four Sketches Op. 19, and two from Six Idylles Op. 24. They show the graceful form that Shaw singled out for approval, with inventive harmonies and surprising modulations, and occasional mild dissonance. Her compositions, like Grieg’s, breathe the air of the North.
CYPRESS PUBLISHING is pleased to be the imprint for arrangements for string ensemble by Stephen Levintow. He is a free lance professional violist and violinist specializing in chamber music, who began making string quartet and trio arrangements for wedding, party and corporate events, to expand the repertory or to improve on existing versions. Selections include unusual pieces by both familiar and lesser-known composers, plus standard classical and popular favorites.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
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ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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Composed by Agathe Backer-Grøndahl (1847-1907). Arranged by Stephen Levintow. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Romantic Period. 18 pages. Cypress Publishing #1106042. Published by Cypress Publishing (A0.1532855).
Agathe Backer-Grøndahl (1847-1907) was a distinguished Norwegian pianist and composer. A friend and supporter of her countryman Edvard Grieg, she was regarded as the best interpreter of his piano concerto. George Bernard Shaw praised her highly, writing that she was “a thousand times a finer player” than Grieg, and even implied that she was a better composer! The latter strange opinion never took hold, and Shaw likely did not truly believe it, but it suggests that her compositions, mostly piano pieces and song settings to Norwegian texts, are worthy of attention.
This set contains three small piano pieces arranged for string quartet, all in moderate tempo, one from Four Sketches Op. 19, and two from Six Idylles Op. 24. They show the graceful form that Shaw singled out for approval, with inventive harmonies and surprising modulations, and occasional mild dissonance. Her compositions, like Grieg’s, breathe the air of the North.
CYPRESS PUBLISHING is pleased to be the imprint for arrangements for string ensemble by Stephen Levintow. He is a free lance professional violist and violinist specializing in chamber music, who began making string quartet and trio arrangements for wedding, party and corporate events, to expand the repertory or to improve on existing versions. Selections include unusual pieces by both familiar and lesser-known composers, plus standard classical and popular favorites.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: Three Pieces by Agathe Backer-Grøndahl
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