Composer(s): Tveitt, Geirr
Conductor(s): Engeset, Bjarte
Artist(s): Gimse, Håvard
Label: Naxos
Genre: Concerto
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.555077
Barcode: 0747313507726
Release Date: 02/2001

TVEITT: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 5

One of the most individual and most prolific of twentieth century Norwegian composers, Geirr Tveitt suffered a terrible blow a decade before his death when his home and most of his music were destroyed by fire. Thanks to the efforts of his family and fellow musicians, his vivid sound world is now being rediscovered. These two concertos for his own instrument integrate tender, haunting melodies into a brilliantly colourful and imaginative orchestral and pianistic setting.

Tracklist

Tveitt, Geirr
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
1I. Tranquillo06:57
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
2II. Giocoso04:59
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
3III. Lento07:57
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
4I. Tempo di "Springar"14:40
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
5II. Danse aux campanules bleus06:13
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
6III. Tempo di "Halling"11:23
Gimse, Håvard (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Orchestra)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 52:09