{"product_id":"geirr-tveitt-vinyl","title":"Leif Ove Andsnes - Geirr Tveitt [Vinyl]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePianist Leif Ove Andsnes presents a compelling exploration of Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt (1908-1981) on this Simax Classics vinyl release. The program centers around Tveitt's Piano Sonata No. 29 'Sonata etere,' which Andsnes championed in major concert halls, calling it 'the most ambitious solo piano piece by any Norwegian composer.' This recording captures the intensity of that work alongside solo piano selections from \u003cem\u003eFifty Folk Tunes from Hardanger, Op. 150\u003c\/em\u003e, and a selection of Tveitt's Songs performed with his sister, singer Solveig Andsnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance of the Sonata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe survival of Sonata No. 29 is remarkable, as approximately 80% of Tveitt's oeuvre was lost in a devastating fire in 1970. This sonata was preserved only because it had been submitted for publication. Andsnes describes the piece as 'gigantic' and 'very rewarding,' noting its blend of Russian rhythmic influences, French touches, and folk music, resulting in a composition full of tension in its architecture, harmony, and rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\/Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFeatures Leif Ove Andsnes performing the challenging Piano Sonata No. 29 'Sonata etere' by Geirr Tveitt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIncludes Tveitt's Songs, featuring vocalist Solveig Andsnes (sister of Leif Ove Andsnes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eShowcases Tveitt's unique fusion of folk elements with modernist harmonic language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCaptures music from a composer whose legacy was heavily impacted by the loss of 300 compositions in a 1970 fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis album offers opera and song aficionados a deep dive into the resilient and colorful work of Geirr Tveitt, as interpreted by one of the world's leading classical pianists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leif Ove Andsnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640532672894,"sku":"B0GQPH81SY","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/713Eb-N_VhL_776fa7d6-746b-413a-a179-d2937a12f5d9.jpg?v=1783237445","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/de-de\/products\/geirr-tveitt-vinyl","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}