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Håvard Gimse
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Track Listing
Haydn: Sonata in C Hob XVI:50
1 Allegro 10:33
2 Adagio 5:21
3 Allegro Molto 2:14
Mozart
4. Rondo in D: KV485 6:40
5. Rondo in F: KV494 5:59
6 Rondo in A: KV511 9:23
Beethoven: Sonata Opus 27 No. 2
7 Adagio sostenuto 6.19
8. Allegretto and Trio 2:28
9 Presto agitato 7:16
Total Time: 56:41
Håvard Gimse
Haydn: Sonata in C
Mozart: 3 Rondos
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
NaimCD089

Håvard is a brilliant young musician who has established himself as one of Europe’s leading international pianists. His numerous awards and accolades include the European piano competition, the Steinway Prize and the prestigious Grieg Prize.

In this, his third album for The Naim Label, he plays Sonatas by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Håvard's style and skill at interpretation never waver as he demonstrates the beautiful sound he elicits from the piano.

Håvard interprets the Sonatas from the three composers on this disc with warmth, passion and vitality in equal measures. Ken Christianson recorded this disc live and direct onto two-track tape, providing yet another opportunity from The Naim Label to hear a winning combination of musical and technical talent.

Gimse's projection of tone, judgment of rubato and control of colour are enthralling - Gramophone

Håvard Gimse is among the most eloquent and imaginative of Norwegian pianists - BBC Music Magazine


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Track Listing
Grieg: Folk Dances - Opus 17
1. Norwegian Dance - Opus 17/1 0:50
2. The Wooer's Song - Opus 17/10 1:21
3. Cattle Call - Opus 17/22 1:04
4. Dance from Jolster - Opus 17/5 1:24
5. Solfager and Ormekongon - Opus 17/12 1:53
6. Did you see my old Woman? - Opus 17/23 1:01
7. Bridal Tune - Opus 17/24 0:57
8. Holje Dale - Opus 17/19 1:19
9. Halling - Opus 17/7 1:00
10. The pig - Opus 17/8 0:54
11. Cheerful Tune - Opus 17/18 1:38
Grieg: Songs - Opus 41
12. Cradle Song - Opus 41/1 3:14
13. My Love she was so Pure - Opus 41/4 1:30
14. To Springtime my Song I Utter - Opus 41/6 2:25
Grieg: Norwegian Peasant Dances - Opus 72
15. Wedding March of the Goblins - Opus 72/14 2:42
16. Havar Giböen's Dream - Opus 72/15 1:32
17. Wedding March after Myllarguten - Opus 72/8 4:14
18. Rotnamsnut from Hallingdal - Opus 72/7 4:44
19. The Maidens from Kivle - Opus 72/16 2:06
20. Jon Vaestafae's Spring Dance - Opus72/2 2:07
Grieg: Songs - Opus 52
21. A Mother's Grief - Opus 52/1 3:48
22. The First Meeting - Opus 52/2 3:39
23. The Poet's Heart - Opus 52/3 1:39
Grieg: Norwegian Folk Songs - Opus 66
24. Cow Call - Opus 66/1 1:36
25. Lullaby - Opus 66/7 0:58
26. Call - Opus 66/8 1:04
27. Ranveig - Opus 66/12 0:24
28. In Ola Valley, In Ola Lake - Opus 66/14 2:25
29. Lullaby - Opus 66/15 2:28
30. I Wander Deep in Thought - Opus 66/18 5:14
31. Gjendine's Lullaby - Opus 66/19 1:34
Total Time: 63:00
Håvard Gimse
Grieg: Folk Dances, Songs
NaimCD059

Håvard is a brilliant young musician who has established himself as one of Europe’s leading international pianists. His numerous awards and accolades include the European piano competition, the Steinway Prize and the prestigious Grieg Prize.

In this, his second album for The Naim Label, he plays the Folk Dances and Songs by Norway’s greatest composer, Grieg.

Simplicity and nationalism are the main characteristics of Grieg’s music, which has been described as “painting with notes”. The Folk Dances and Songs capture characteristics of Norway such as the peaceful nature of the country and the culture and soul of the Norwegian people. Grieg’s music was always pure, charming, graceful, lyrical and emotionally passionate, reflecting his love of his country.

Håvard interprets the Folk Dances and Songs on this disc with warmth, passion and vitality in equal measure. Ken Christianson recorded this disc live and direct onto two-track tape, providing yet another opportunity from The Naim Label to hear a winning combination of musical and technical talent.


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Chopin: Scherzi 1 - 2 - 4
1. Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Opus 20 10:05
2. Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Opus 31 9:43
3. Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Opus 54 11:10
Chopin: Preludes, Opus 28, 1 - 24
4. No. 1 in C 0:55
5. No. 2 in A Minor 2:31
6. No. 3 in G 1:00
7. No. 4 in E Minor 2:25
8. No. 5 in D 0:32
9. No. 6 in B Minor 2:26
10. No. 7 in A 0:46
11. No. 8 in F Sharp Minor 1:50
12. No. 9 in E 1:39
13. No. 10 in C Sharp Minor 0:30
14. No. 11 in B 0:38
15. No. 12 in G Sharp Minor 1:10
16. No. 13 in F Sharp 3:40
17. No. 14 in E Flat Minor 0:33
18. No. 15 in D Flat 6:21
19. No. 16 in B Flat Minor 1:09
20. No. 17 in A Flat 3:14
21. No. 18 in F Minor 0:51
22. No. 19 in E Flat 1:20
23. No. 20 in C Minor 1:57
24. No. 21 in B Flat 1:57
25. No. 22 in G Minor 0:48
26. No. 23 in F 1:10
27. No. 24 in D Minor 2:26
Total Time: 72:58
Håvard Gimse
Chopin Scherzi and Preludes
NaimCD028

Chopin is renowned for compositions that exploit the full potential of the piano. This beautifully played and recorded disc is a superb example of an extremely talented young pianist's interpretation of these complex works.

Håvard Gimse has accompanied many orchestras, including the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, which the Naim Label has recorded on several occasions. Håvard has also won numerous awards and accolades; the European piano competition, the Steinway prize and the prestigious Grieg prize being among them. His style and presentation are such that this disc warrants repeated, awe-inspired listening.

Ken Christianson recorded Håvard live and unmixed direct to two-track tape.