Alice Sara Ott – Wonderland (Grieg: Piano Concerto & Lyric Pieces) CD

UPC: 028947946311 

MPN: 4794631 

Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Group

Overview

In Wonderland, pianist Alice Sara Ott fulfills a lifelong dream—recording Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks under Esa-Pekka Salonen, and pairing it with Grieg’s beloved Lyric Pieces. The album invites listeners into a sound world where Scandinavian folklore meets poetic intimacy, capturing the emotional breadth of Grieg’s “wonderland.”

Ott’s playing radiates sincerity, technical brilliance, and emotional transparency—qualities that have earned her international acclaim.

“Her technique is dazzling, her tone wonderfully varied, from crystalline purity to powerfully raw, and the energy propelling her playing seems unstoppable.” — The Guardian

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Classical / Romantic
• Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)
• Total Length: 66:20

• Artists:

  Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Alice Sara Ott – piano
  • Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
  • Conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen
• Country of Manufacture: EU
• Release Year: 2016
• Catalog Number: 4794631
• Producer: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
• Cover Photography: Jonas Becker

Interesting Facts

Wonderland is both a musical and personal statement from Alice Sara Ott—an exploration of imagination and memory through Grieg’s romantic soundscape. The collaboration with Esa-Pekka Salonen, known for his clarity and precision, creates an ideal balance between the lyrical and symphonic aspects of Grieg’s writing. Ott’s selection of solo Lyric Pieces deepens the narrative, illustrating Grieg’s tender portrayal of nature, dreams, and Norwegian folklore.

The album’s visual concept, with its ethereal photography, mirrors the poetic and introspective quality of Ott’s interpretation—making it one of her most acclaimed Deutsche Grammophon releases.

Track Listing

Edvard Grieg – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16

1. Allegro molto moderato
2. Adagio
3. Allegro moderato molto e marcato (Total: 30:12)

Lyric Pieces / Peer Gynt Selections

1. Once Upon a Time – 4:33
2. March of the Trolls – 2:56
3. Butterfly – 1:33
4. Notturno – 3:52
5. Album Leaf – 1:20
6. Brooklet – 1:43
7. Solveig’s Song – 4:37
8. In the Hall of the Mountain King – 2:29
9. Elves’ Dance – 0:47
10. Ballad – 3:29
11. To Spring – 3:19
12. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen – 5:19

Publishers

Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Stralauer Allee 1, 10245 Berlin Distributor: Universal Music Group / Universal Music Kft. Copyright: © 2016 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH Website: www.deutschegrammophon.com Facebook: facebook.com/deutschegrammophon

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