This little beautiful piece is the opening piece of the "Lyric Pieces for piano" series by Edvard Grieg, which he composed during his life in ten so called "books". He invented this genre of "lyric" pieces, which means emotional, sometimes melancholic, sometimes joyful shorter and vocal/melodic piano works. During his life he composed 66 lyric pieces, which complexity progresses from book to book, They become longer and are so innovative that one would partly assign them to more modern composers even up to jazz. In his first books, which he composed between 1863 and 1867, he takes his first steps with little but characteristically very different works, wherein his ingenuity and unique style is evident. He often incorporates melodies, themes or rhythms from Nordic folk music, but transforms them into pianistically quite demanding (much sounds easier than it is technically) little works of art with a unique mood.
Grieg's lyric piece became very famous and still played very often in piano schools and sometimes in concerts. 
In his last work in this series, No. 66, he refers to this Arietta again and transforms it into a waltz that goes through many modulations, a bit tongue-in-cheek. So the circle closes at the end, again very emotional, but a bit more cheerful.

Edvard Grieg: Lyric pieces for piano, Book I, op. 12

Edvard Grieg Arietta Poco Andante e sostenuto E flat Major Op12 No. 1

Arietta (Op. 43, No. 7) by Ukrainian-born composer Reinhold Glière, published in 1910.  Recorded by composer-pianist Robert Cunningham on April 29, 2023.

See also:
Robert Cunningham's YouTube Channel:  www.youtube.com/c/RobertCunninghamsMusic
Robert Cunningham's Fan Page:  www.facebook.com/RobertCunninghamsMusic
Robert Cunningham's Web Page:  www.RobertCunninghamsMusic.com

Glière, Arietta, Op. 43, No. 7

The DnB Girls are back, breaking down barriers and borders one drum and bass beat at a time, as they celebrate a golden moment with their 50th podcast episode! This special episode features a non-stop mix session by the incredible DJ/Producer powerhouse Arietta. Get ready to immerse yourself in a journey through the soundscape of Drum & Bass showcasing Arietta's signature style and selection.

Prepare for:
* A killer mix by DnB Girls very own Arietta
* A diverse range of tracks that will keep you moving, produced by some of the best in the game
* A deep exploration of the DnB soundscape

This mix is a must-listen for all DnB lovers, from seasoned veterans to curious newcomers. The DnB Girls have a knack for finding the hottest talent, and Arietta is definitely one to watch.  This podcast is your chance to experience her take on drum and bass and discover some new favorites in the mix.

~ Enjoy~ 

Arietta (Phoenix, AZ)
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1. Do Not Cover - DR & Monolog
2. Neptune - Particle
3. Sub Rosa - Natural Forces
4.  Burning Babylon - Alix Perez
5.  Falling (Original Mix) - Enei
6. Vent (Original Mix) - Rockwell
7. Posted - Kije
8. Late Addition (feat. Total Science) - OneMind
9. White Noise - Paranoiac Del 
10. Inertia - GEST
11. Wormhole (feat. Mefjus) - Bou
12. Thunder Slap - Benny L
13. Tings - Rusko & Mozey
14. Black Metal (Original Mix) - Serum
15. Burnt Ends - Kings Of The Rollers
16. Boogieboard - Hyroglifics, Klax
17. PIM - Arietta
18. Back To The Jungle [Hyroglifics Remix] - Bladerunner
19. Please Please Please (Play This On The Radio) (Original Mix) - Rockwell
20. Tech2 - Ulterior Motive
21. Killa Sound (Original Mix) - Invadhertz
22. Minimal Funk (Tc Remix) - Jam Thieves
23. Big up the Ladies - Fracture
24. wasted time - Azifm
25. If We Ever (Unglued Remix) - High Contrast
26. Futurism - GEST
27. Talisman - Whiney
28. The Fold - Dope Skillz
29. Marching Shadows - HLZ
30. D4mp (Original Mix) - Nadia Struiwigh
31. Cold & Rain (feat. Inaya Day) - Fracture
32. Fluoro Riddim (Original Mix) - Klax
33. I Know (Original Mix) - Subtension
34. Babylon Prepare (Original Mix) - Urbandawn
35. Pulse OSX (Original Mix) - Rockwell

Intro by Dvine MC
Artwork by Iris
Podcast Compilation by Jams 
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DnB Girls

DnB Girls Podcast #50 - ARIETTA

The Arietta (Op. 12, No. 1) and Waltz (Op. 12, No. 2), from Edvard Grieg's Lyric Pieces.  Recorded by Robert Cunningham on December 2, 2023.

See also:
Robert Cunningham's YouTube Channel:  www.youtube.com/c/RobertCunninghamsMusic
Robert Cunningham's Fan Page:  www.facebook.com/RobertCunninghamsMusic
Robert Cunningham's Web Page:  www.RobertCunninghamsMusic.com

Grieg, Arietta and Waltz from Lyric Pieces (Op. 12/1-2)

Episode 233 - Caren Hatton, Arietta Wine and Nestweaver Wines

"Drum and bass, and its community, are a huge part of my life. DnB's unique sound and energy have always resonated with me, and being a part of this passionate community has given me a sense of belonging and purpose. I found the music when my parents were going through a divorce when I was 15, and it became such a place of safety for me." - Arietta

Read the full interview -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/04/10/drum-and-bass-devotions-008-arietta/

Drum & Bass Devotions 008 || Arietta

A collective of talented female artists, producers, song writers, singers & DJs into Drum and Bass! 

Composer-pianist Robert Cunningham's many works for piano, various chamber ensembles, voice, chorus, and piano and orchestra reflect a highly original, complex, and chromatic Romantic style. He studied piano with Loren Withers at Duke University (graduating in 1970) and with Katherine Bacon at Juilliard.  Later turning to composing, he obtained a master's degree in composition from Georgia State University in 1995.  Based on a dissertation analyzing Rachmaninoff's harmonic practices, he received his Ph.D. in music theory from Florida State University in 1999. He is the author of Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Bio-Bibliography, published by Greenwood Press.

Pianist. musician (guitar, piano, vocal), music teacher (classical guitar & piano), astrology, astronomy, genealogy, scifi, photography, movies, nature, 
I always learn new piano pieces directly from the score.
German imprint/Impressum: http://musik.robertvonheeren.de/impressum.html

The Wine Country Women podcast features the extraordinary women who inspire us in wine country. The female-centric show is based on the Wine Country Women books, the global best-selling series by Michelle Mandro.  Join her as she sits down with these women for a casual and intimate conversation.  Their stories remind us–anyone can live in wine country.

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