Edvard Grieg: Peasant's Song / Lied des Bauern from 𝐎𝐩. 𝟔𝟓, 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐 of his lyric pices скачать в хорошем качестве

Edvard Grieg: Peasant's Song / Lied des Bauern from 𝐎𝐩. 𝟔𝟓, 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐 of his lyric pices

Amidst our often hectic, loud professional lives, I want to create a weekly moment to pause and reflect — a musical interlude, sometimes meditative, sometimes dreamy, sometimes contemplative. A small virtual space to take a quick breath and perhaps find new inspiration. I'm kicking off the series with a piece I recently recorded that deeply moves me: "𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠" (𝐎𝐩. 𝟔𝟓, 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐) 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐠. Published in 1897, at first glance it appears to be a simple, song-like melody (Andante semplice, cantabile). For me, it paints the picture of an elderly farmer quietly reflecting on his life — a simple life in nature, humble and at peace with himself. But what makes this piece so brilliant is its middle section: Suddenly, the mood shifts. A chromatic, dense, and harmonically refined line emerges. It feels more pensive, almost melancholic—perhaps a thought of the hardships of his labor? Grieg creates this tension with masterful friction, only to resolve it beautifully and gently back into the calm of the main theme. For me, this piece is a perfect symbol of how tension and relaxation, complexity and simplicity, can flow together in harmonious balance. I've embedded my recording (~2:23 min) here as a video, synchronized with the original public domain sheet music (which can be downloaded on imslp.org), so you can listen and read along. Take a moment, perhaps close your eyes, just listen and take a break. I'm curious to know: What images or feelings does this music evoke in you? 𝐏.𝐒. For a higher-resolution audio experience, and to explore many more of my classical piano recordings (including more from Grieg and other classical composer), you can find this track on my SoundCloud profile: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJJ53ENf #MusicalPause #DayDream #Mindfulness #WorkLifeBalance #ClassicalMusic #pianomusic #piano #pianosolo #grieg #lyricpieces #lyrischestücke #lieddesbauern #klavier #klaviermusik #romantik #romantic