Edvard Grieg
Album Leafs
Op. 28

About Edvard Grieg's Album Leafs

This collection was written in the years 1864-1878. It has been unfairly neglected by posterity – surely all four pieces have fine qualities. As a group the Album Leafs present an interesting picture of Grieg’s early development as a composer.
About the last piece of the collection, Grieg later wrote:
"While writing this piece, I could suddenly hear faint music in the distance, which came from musicians who were rowing a boat up the fjord. The tones harmonized wonderfully with my piece, and gave me the inspiration for the middle section".

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Preview TitleKey Year Level
1. Allegro con moto Op. 28 No. 1 in A-flat Major by Grieg piano sheet music AAB 1. Allegro con moto 27 A-flat Major 1864 6
2. Allegretto espressivo Op. 28 No. 2 in F Major by Grieg piano sheet music AAC 2. Allegretto espressivo 17 F Major 1874 6
3. Vivace Op. 28 No. 3 in A Major by Grieg piano sheet music AAD 3. Vivace 29 A Major 1876 6
4. Andantino serioso Op. 28 No. 4 in C-sharp Minor by Grieg piano sheet music AAE 4. Andantino serioso 5 C-sharp Minor 1878 6