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Background:

• Composed in 1868 in Sollerod, Denmark, when Grieg was 24 years old.
• The Concerto indicates Grieg’s interest in Norwegian folk music.
• Dedicated to and premiered by Edmund Neupert on 3 April 1869 in Copenhagen, with Holger Simon Paulli conducting.
• Among the most popular piano concertos.

Recordings:

• Piano Concerto, Incidental Music to ‘Peer Gynt.’
  Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.
  Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
  Edward Gardner.
  Chandos.
  Gramophone Awards (2018): Shortlisted Concerto.
  Presto Recording of the Week (2018).
  Presto Recording of the Year (2018): Finalist.

• Grieg, Liszt: Piano Concertos.
  Stephen Hough.
  Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
  Andrew Litton.
  Hyperion.
  Gramophone Magazine (2012): Editor’s Choice.
  Presto Recording of the Week (2011).
  Presto Favourites (2011): Recommended Recording.
  Radio 3 Building a Library (2014): Modern Choice.

• Grieg, Schumann: Piano Concertos.
  Stephen Kovacevich.
  BBC Symphony Orchestra.
  Sir Colin Davis.
  Philips Classics.

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