Selim Palmgren was one of the most prominent composer-pianists of his era, and is also noted as one of the earliest composers of Impressionist piano miniatures, beautifully represented in the nostalgic atmosphere of his Impromptu dans la solitude, Op. 63, No. 2. The autobiographical Päiväkirjan lehtisiä, Op. 109 (‘Diary Sheets’) belongs amongst Palmgren’s final works for the piano. This seventh volume in Jouni Somero’s acclaimed edition of Palmgren’s complete piano works includes many rarities and premiere recordings.
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Palmgren, Selim
Impromptu in B-Flat Major, Op. 63, No. 1
1 Impromptu in B-Flat Major, Op. 63, No. 1 04:09
Impromptu dans la solitude, Op. 63, No. 2
2 Impromptu dans la solitude, Op. 63, No. 2 04:30
Champagne-impromptu, Op. 63, No. 3
3 Champagne-impromptu, Op. 63, No. 3 02:14
Valse-impromptu, Op. 63, No. 4
4 Valse-impromptu, Op. 63, No. 4 02:25
Päiväkirjan lehtisiä (Tuokiokuvia, Ögonblicksbilder, Diary Sheets), Op. 109
5 No. 1. Kunniaportti (Honorary Arch) 01:41
6 No. 2. Huoleton menuetti (Careless Menuet) 00:39
7 No. 3. Rukous (Prayer) 01:52
8 No. 4. Odottaessa (Waiting) 01:18
9 No. 5. Levottomuus (Anxiety) 01:05
10 No. 6. Pahat voimat (Evil Forces) 00:42
11 No. 7. Toivon pilkahdus (Ray of Hope) 01:00
12 No. 8. Voitto (Victory) 01:33
Serenade in G Minor
13 Serenade in G Minor 02:49
Humoresk på en baskvint (Humoresque on a Left-hand Fifth)
14 Humoresk på en baskvint (Humoresque on a Left-hand Fifth) 01:08
Vandring i skogen (Wandering in the Woods)
15 Vandring i skogen (Wandering in the Woods) 01:00
Entre'act valsant
16 Entre'act valsant 02:40
Morceau romantique, Op. 74, No. 1
17 Morceau romantique, Op. 74, No. 1 03:29
Morceau élégant, Op. 74, No. 2
18 Morceau élégant, Op. 74, No. 2 01:57
Morceau bourlesque, Op. 74, No. 3
19 Morceau bourlesque, Op. 74, No. 3 02:16
Finska rytmer (Finnish Rhythms, 5 Sketches from Finland), Op. 31
20 No. 1. Karelsk dans (Karelian Dance) 00:46
21 No. 2. Menuett 01:51
22 No. 3. Det onda samvetet (A Guilty Conscience) 01:11
23 No. 4. Menuett-Vals (Minuet Waltz) 01:30
24 No. 5. Vestfinsk Dans (Finlandish Dance) 01:10
Rondo, Op. 75, No. 1
25 Rondo, Op. 75, No. 1 04:25
Intermezzo, Op. 75, No. 2
26 Intermezzo, Op. 75, No. 2 02:12
Elegy, Op. 75, No. 3
27 Elegy, Op. 75, No. 3 03:46
Barcarolle, Op. 75, No. 4
28 Barcarolle, Op. 75, No. 4 02:24
Canzonetta, Op. 75, No. 5
29 Canzonetta, Op. 75, No. 5 02:03
The Hunter and the Squirrel, Op. 75, No. 6
30 The Hunter and the Squirrel, Op. 75, No. 6 01:34
Why?, Op. 75, No. 7
31 Why?, Op. 75, No. 7 02:45
Hymn of Praise, Op. 75, No. 8
32 Hymn of Praise, Op. 75, No. 8 01:35
Palmgren, Selim - Arranger
Carl XIIs marsch vid Narva (The March of Narva) (arr. S. Palmgren for piano)
33 Carl XIIs marsch vid Narva (The March of Narva) (arr. S. Palmgren for piano) 02:56
Björneborgarnes marsch (Porilaisten marssi, March of the Pori Regiment) (arr. S. Palmgren for piano)
34 Björneborgarnes marsch (Porilaisten marssi, March of the Pori Regiment) (arr. S. Palmgren for piano) 02:02
Total Playing Time: 01:10:37
