List of compositions by Edvard Grieg


The following is a list of compositions by Edvard Grieg. The works are categorized by genre, catalogue number, date of composition and titles.
Catalogue numbers of compositions by Edvard Grieg include, according to the catalogue compiled by Dan Fog and the Edvard Grieg Committee:
ScoringCat. No.DateNorwegian title
English titleNotes
PianoEG 1011858?LarvikspolkaPolka from LarvikPossibly spurious
PianoEG 1021858–1859Tre klaverstykker 3 Piano Pieces
PianoEG 1031858–1859Ni barnestykker 9 Pieces for Children
PianoEG 1041858–185923 Småstykker 23 Little Piano Pieces
VocalEG 1211859Siehst du das MeerLook to the Seafor voice and piano; words by Emanuel Geibel
VocalEG 1221860Den syngende MenighetThe Singing Congregationfor alto and piano; words by N. F. S. Grundtvig
PianoEG 1051860Tre klaverstykker 3 Piano Pieces
Hardanger fiddleEG 178 HallingHallingNotated Harding fiddle tune, fragment
PianoEG 1791860Canon a 4 vociCanon in 4 Voices
PianoOp. 11861Fire pianostykker 4 Piano Pieces
VocalOp. 21861Fire Sanger 4 Songs for alto and piano; words by:
Chamber musicEG 1141861Fuge i f-mollFugue in F minorfor 2 violins, viola and cello
ChoralEG 1591862Dona nobis pacemDona nobis pacem for mixed chorusfor mixed chorus
PianoOp. 31863Poetiske Tonebilder Poetic Tone Pictures
ChoralEG 1601863?Fire sanger for mannsstemmer 4 Songs for Male Chorusfor male chorus 1. words by Henrik Wergeland
2. words by Christian Richardt
3. words by Christian Richardt
4. words by Andreas Munch
VocalOp. 41863–1864Seks Digte 6 Poems for alto and piano
1. words by Adelbert von Chamisso
2. words by Adelbert von Chamisso
3. words by Heinrich Heine
4. words by Ludwig Uhland
5. words by Heinrich Heine
6. words by Heinrich Heine
OrchestralEG 1191863–1864Symfoni i c-mollSymphony No. 1 in C minormovements II and III arranged for piano 4-hands as 2 Symphonic Pieces, Op. 14
VocalEG 1231864Til kirken hun vandrerDevoutest of Maidensfor voice and piano; words by Benjamin Feddersen
VocalEG 1241864Claras sangClara's Songfor voice and piano; from Frieriet paa Helgoland by Benjamin Feddersen after Ludwig Schneider; see No. 3 from 5 Songs Dedicated to Louis Hornbeck
ChoralEG 1611864DanmarkDenmarkfor mixed chorus and piano; words by Hans Christian Andersen
VocalOp. 51864–1865Hjertets melodier Melodies of the Heart for voice and piano; words by Hans Christian Andersen

2. also for piano: Op. 52 No. 3
3. also for piano: Op. 41 No. 3
PianoEG 1061865AgitatoAgitato
PianoOp. 61865Humoresker Humoresques
PianoOp. 71865, 1867Sonate for piano i e-moll Sonata for Piano in E minor
Chamber musicOp. 81865Sonate nr. 1 i F-durSonata No. 1 in F majorfor violin and piano
VocalEG 1251865SoldatenThe Soldierfor voice and piano; words by Hans Christian Andersen; see No. 2 of 5 Songs Dedicated to Louis Hornbeck
VocalEG 1261865Min lille fuglMy Little Birdfor voice and piano; words by Hans Christian Andersen
VocalEG 1271865Dig elsker jeg!I Love You, Dearfor voice and piano; words by Caralis, i.e. Caspara Preetzmann
VocalEG 1281865TÃ¥renThe Tearfor voice and piano; words by Hans Christian Andersen
VocalOp. 91863–1866Romancer og Ballader Romances and Ballades for voice and piano; words by Andreas Munch

2. also for piano: Op. 41 No. 1
3. see No. 5 of 5 Songs Dedicated to Louis Hornbeck
VocalOp. 101864Fire Romancer 4 Romances for voice and piano; words by Christian Winther
PianoOp. 111866I HøstIn Autumnfor piano 4-hands; also orchestrated
OrchestralOp. 111866I HøstIn Autumnorchestrated 1887; original for piano 4-hands
Chamber musicEG 1151866?IntermezzoIntermezzo in A minorfor cello and piano
PianoOp. 121866–1867Lyriske stykker, hefte I Lyric Pieces, Book I
PianoEG 1071866Sørgemarsj over Rikard NordraakFuneral March in Memory of Rikard Nordraak in A minorrevised 1878; also orchestrated
OrchestralEG 1071892Sørgemarsj over Rikard NordraakFuneral March in Memory of Rikard Nordraak in A minororig. for piano
VocalEG 1291866Vesle gutLittle Ladfor voice and piano; words by Kristoffer Janson
VocalEG 1301867Den blonde Pige The Fair Haired Maid for voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
ChoralEG 1621867To sanger av Jørgen Moe 2 Songs of Jørgen Moefor male chorus; words by Jørgen Moe
Chamber musicOp. 131867Sonate nr. 2 i G-durSonata No. 2 in G majorfor violin and piano
PianoOp. 141863–1864To symfoniske stykker 2 Symphonic Piecesfor piano 4-hands; based on the second and third movements of Symphony No. 1, EG 119
VocalOp. 151864–1868Romancer Romances for voice and piano;
1. words by Henrik Ibsen; also for piano: Op. 41 No. 2
2. words by Hans Christian Andersen; also for piano: Op. 52 No. 5; see No. 1 of 5 Songs Dedicated to Louis Hornbeck
3. words by Hans Christian Andersen; see No. 4 of 5 Songs Dedicated to Louis Hornbeck
4. words by Christian Richardt; also for piano: Op. 52 No. 1
ConcertanteOp. 161868Klaverkonsert i a-mollPiano Concerto in A minorfor piano and orchestra
ChoralEG 1581868Kantate ved avsløringen av Christie-stauenChristie Cantatafor male chorus and orchestra; words by Andreas Munch
ChoralEG 1631869SjømannssangSeamen's Songfor male chorus; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
PianoOp. 17186925 Norske Folkeviser og Danser 25 Norwegian Folk Songs and Dances
VocalOp. 181865–1869Romancer og Sange Romances and Songs for mezzo-soprano or baritone and piano except No. 9
1. words by Hans Christian Andersen
2. words by Hans Christian Andersen; also for piano: Op. 41 No. 4
3. words by Hans Christian Andersen
4. words by Christian Richardt
5. words by Hans Christian Andersen
6. words by Jørgen Moe
7. words by Hans Christian Andersen
8. words by Hans Christian Andersen
9. for baritone solo and male quartet; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
VocalEG 1311870Odalisken syngerThe Odalisquefor voice and piano; words by Carl Brun
VocalEG 1321870BergmandenThe Minerfor voice and piano; words by Henrik Ibsen
PianoOp. 191870–1871Folkelivsbilder Scenes of Country Life
VocalEG 1331871PrinsessenThe Princessfor voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson; also for piano: Op. 41 No. 5
ChoralOp. 201871Foran Sydens KlosterBefore a Southern Convent;
also known as At the Cloister Gate
for soprano, alto, female chorus and orchestra; words from Arnljot Gelline by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
VocalOp. 211870–1872Fire Dikte fra "Fiskerjenten" 4 Poems from "Fiskerjenten" for voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
1. also for piano: Op. 52 No. 2; and string orchestra: Op. 53 No. 2

3. also for piano: Op. 41 No. 6
StageOp. 221872Sigurd Jorsalfar Sigurd Jorsalfar Incidental music to the play by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson for tenor or baritone, male chorus and orchestra; orchestral excerpts: Op. 56
VocalEG 1341873SukSighsfor voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
VocalEG 1351873Til L. M. Lindemans SølvbryllupFor L. M. Lindeman's Silver Wedding Anniversaryfor voice and piano; words by V. B. Nicolaysen
VocalEG 1361873Til Generalkonsul Chr. TønsbergTo Chr. Tønsbergfor voice and piano; words by Johan Bøgh
VocalEG 1371873Den hvite, røde roseThe White and Red, Red Rosesfor voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
ChoralEG 1651873Ved J. S. Welhavens Båre for male chorus; words by Jørgen Moe
VocalEG 1381874Den blonde Pige The Fair Haired Maid for voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
ChoralEG 1641874Kantate til Karl HalsCantata to Karl Halsfor tenor, female chorus, mixed chorus and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
ChoralEG 1661874Oppsang for frihetsfolket i Norden for male chorus; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
ChoralEG 1671874Ved Halfdan Kjerulfs minnestøtteAt the Halfdan Kjerulf Statuefor tenor and male chorus; words by Andreas Munch
VocalEG 1081874–1875Norges melodierNorwegian Melodiesfor voice and piano
PianoEG 1081874–1875Seks Norske fjellmelodier6 Norwegian Mountain Melodiestranscriptions from Norges melodier
VocalEG 1391875Morgenbønn på skolenMorning Prayer at Schoolfor voice and piano; words by Fredrik Gjertsen
StageOp. 231875Peer GyntPeer GyntIncidental music to the play by Henrik Ibsen
PianoOp. 241875–1876Ballade i form av variasjoner over en norsk folekvise i g-mollBallade in the Form of Variations on a Norwegian Folk Song in G minor
VocalOp. 251876Sex Digte 6 Poems for voice and piano; words by Henrik Ibsen
VocalOp. 261876Fem Digte 5 Poems for voice and piano; words by John Paulsen
Chamber musicEG 1161877Andante con moto i c-mollAndante con moto in C minorfor violin, cello and piano; probably part of a Piano Trio in A or G
Chamber musicOp. 271877–1878Strykekvartett i g-mollString Quartet in G minorfor 2 violins, viola and cello
PianoOp. 281864–1878Albumblad Album Leaves
PianoEG 1091878AlbumbladAlbum Leaf
PianoOp. 291878Improvisata over to norske folkeviser Improvisations on Two Norwegian Folk Songs
ChoralOp. 301877–1878Album for MannsangAlbum for Male Voicesfor tenor, baritone, bass-baritone and male chorus; 12 arrangements
ChoralOp. 311872LandkjenningLand Sightingfor baritone, male chorus and harmonium; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
PianoEG 1131876–1877Piano II til fire sonater av MozartSecond Piano Part to 4 Mozart SonatasK.533/494, K.475/457, K.545, K.189h
VocalOp. 321877–1878Den BergtekneThe Mountain Thrallfor baritone, string orchestra and horns
VocalOp. 331873–1880Tolv Melodier 12 Melodies for voice and piano; words by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje






7. also for piano: Op. 52 No. 6




12. also for string orchestra: Op. 53 No. 1
PianoOp. 341880To elegiske melodierTwo Elegiac Melodies also arranged for string orchestra
OrchestralOp. 341880To elegiske melodierTwo Elegiac Melodies for string orchestra; original for piano
VocalEG 1401880PÃ¥ Hamars ruinerOn the Ruins of Hamarfor voice and piano; words by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje
VocalEG 1411880JentaThe Lassfor voice and piano; words by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje
VocalEG 1421880AttegløymaThe Forgotten Maidfor voice and piano; words by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje
VocalEG 1431880–?Dyre VaaDyre from Vaafor voice and piano; words by Johan Sebastian Welhaven; fragment
PianoOp. 351881Norske danser Norwegian Dancesfor piano 4-hands; orchestrated by Hans Sitt
OrchestralOp. 351881Norske danserNorwegian DancesNos. 2 & 3 arranged for orchestra by Frank van der Stucken, rewritten by Grieg
ChoralEG 1691881To Mannskorsanger 2 Male Chorusesfor male chorus; words by Olav Lofthus
ChoralEG 1701883Sangerhilsen for male chorus; words by Sigvald Skavland
Chamber musicOp. 361883Sonate i a-mollSonata in A minorfor cello and piano
PianoOp. 371883Valse-kapriser Valse Caprices for piano 4-hands; arranged for solo piano in 1887
PianoOp. 381883Lyriske stykker, hefte II Lyric Pieces, Book II
Chamber musicEG 1181883Fragmenter av en pianokvintettPiano Quintet in B major for 2 violins, viola, cello and piano; main theme taken from EG 120
ConcertanteEG 1201883–?Fragmenter av Pianokonsert i h-mollConcerto No. 2 in B minor for piano and orchestra
VocalOp. 391869–1884Romancer Romances for voice and piano;
1. words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
2. words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
3. words by Jonas Lie
4. words by Kristoffer Janson
5. words by Olaf Peder Monrad
6. words by Nordahl Rolfsen after Heinrich Heine
VocalOp. 39 Ved en ung hustrus båreAt the Grave of a Young Wifefor voice and reed organ; arranged from Op. 39 No. 5
PianoOp. 401884Fra Holbergs tid Holberg Suite
OrchestralOp. 401884–1885Fra Holbergs tid Holberg Suitefor string orchestra
ChoralEG 1711884Holberg-kantateHolberg Cantatafor baritone and male chorus; words by Nordahl Rolfsen
PianoOp. 411884Klaverstykker etter egne sanger, hefte I Piano Pieces after Original Songs, Volume I for piano
1. original version: Op. 9 No. 2
2. original version: Op. 15 No. 1
3. original version: Op. 5 No. 3
4. original version: Op. 18 No. 2
5. original version: EG 133
6. original version, Op. 21 No. 3
VocalEG 1441885Under JuletraeetBeneath the Christmas Treefor voice and piano; words by Nordahl Rolfsen
VocalOp. 421871, 1885BergliotBergliotMelodrama for speaker and piano or orchestra; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
PianoOp. 431886Lyriske stykker, hefte III Lyric Pieces, Book III
VocalEG 180 AndanteAndante for orchestra; sketch; related to Haugtussa, Op. 67?
VocalEG 1811886Ragnhild alternate version, edited version as Op. 44 No. 3; words by Holger Drachmann
VocalOp. 44 Reiseminder fra Fjeld og Fjord Reminiscences from Mountain and Fjordfor voice and piano; words by Holger Drachmann
Chamber musicOp. 451886–1887Sonate nr. 3 i c-mollSonata No. 3 in C minorfor violin and piano
OrchestralOp. 461874–1875Peer Gynt suite nr. 1 Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 revised 1885, 1888
PianoOp. 471885–1888Lyriske stykker, hefte IV Lyric Pieces, Book IV
VocalOp. 481884, 1889Seks Sange 6 Songs for voice and piano; Norwegian translation by Nordahl Rolfsen
1. words by Heinrich Heine
2. words by Emanuel Geibel
3. words by Ludwig Uhland
4. words by Walter von der Vogelweide
5. words by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
6. words by Friedrich von Bodenstedt
VocalOp. 491886–1889Seks Dikte 6 Poems for voice and piano; words by Holger Drachmann
StageOp. 501873
1888–1889
Olav TrygvasonOlav Trygvasonprojected opera; three scenes completed, libretto by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
VocalEG 1461889PåskesangEaster songfor voice and piano; words by Adolf Böttger
VocalEG 1471889Simpel sangA Simple Songfor voice and piano; words by Holger Drachmann
VocalEG 1481889Du retter tidt dit øjeparYou Often Fix Your Gazefor voice and piano; words by Holger Drachmann
PianoOp. 511890Gammel norsk melodi med variasjonerOld Norwegian Melody with Variationsfor 2 pianos; also orchestrated
OrchestralOp. 511890Gammel norsk melodi med variasjonerOld Norwegian Melody with Variationsorchestrated 1900–1905; original for 2 pianos
PianoOp. 521890Klaverstykker etter egne sanger, hefte II Piano Pieces after Original Songs, Volume II for piano
1. original version: Op. 15 No. 4
2. original version: Op. 21 No. 1
3. original version: Op. 5 No. 2
4. original version from Peer Gynt, Op. 23
5. original version: Op. 15 No. 2
6. original version, Op. 33 No. 7
Chamber musicEG 1171890–?Strykekvartett nr. 2 i F-durString Quartet No. 2 in F major for 2 violins, viola and cello; only 2 movements completed
OrchestralOp. 531891 To Melodier for Strykeorkester etter egne Sanger 2 Melodies for String Orchestra after Original Songs
1. original version: Op. 33 No. 12
2. original version: Op. 21 No. 1
PianoOp. 541891Lyriske stykker, hefte V Lyric Pieces, Book V 4 numbers also orchestrated as Lyric Suite
OrchestralOp. 541891Lyrisk suite Lyric Suite orchestrated 1904, as revision of orchestrations made in 1894 by Anton Seidl; original for piano
OrchestralOp. 551875, 1891Peer Gynt suite nr. 2 Peer Gynt Suite No. 2
OrchestralOp. 561872, 1892Tre Orkesterstykker fra Sigurd Jorsalfar 3 Orchestral Pieces from "Sigurd Jorsalfar" from Op. 22
VocalEG 1771892
1894–1895
Seks sanger med orkester 6 Songs with Orchestra
1. words by Henrik Ibsen
2. words by Henrik Ibsen
3. words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
4. words by Henrik Ibsen
5. words by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje
6. words by John Paulsen
PianoOp. 571893Lyriske stykker, hefte VI Lyric Pieces, Book VI
VocalEG 1491893ValgsangElection Songfor voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson; originally composed for male chorus
VocalEG 1501893Ave, maris stellaAve, maris stellafor voice and piano; Latin hymn
ChoralEG 1721893Flaggvise for male chorus; words by Johan Brun
VocalOp. 581893–1894Norge Norway for voice and piano; words by John Paulsen
VocalOp. 591893–1894Elegiske Digte Elegiac Poems for voice and piano; words by John Paulsen
VocalOp. 601893–1894Digte Poems for voice and piano; words by Vilhelm Krag
VocalOp. 611894Barnlige Sange Children's Songs for voice and piano; Norwegian translations by Nordahl Rolfsen
1. words by Nordahl Rolfsen
2. words by Johan Krohn
3. words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
4. words by Petter Dass
5. words by Nordahl Rolfsen
6. words by Nordahl Rolfsen
7. words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg
VocalEG 1511894?FædrelandssangNational Songfor voice and piano; words by John Paulsen
PianoOp. 621895Lyriske stykker, hefte VII Lyric Pieces, Book VII
OrchestralOp. 631895To nordiske melodier 2 Nordic Songs for string orchestra; also transcribed for piano
PianoOp. 631895To nordiske melodier 2 Nordic Songs original for string orchestra
ChoralEG 1731895Kristianiensernes Sangerhilsen for baritone and male chorus; words by Jonas Lie
VocalEG 1521895–?Sanger fra Haugtussa som ikke er med i opus 67 Haugtussa, Songs Not Included in Opus 67 for voice and piano; words by Arne Garborg
OrchestralOp. 641896–1898Symfoniske Danser Symphonic Dances
PianoOp. 651896Lyriske stykker, hefte VIII Lyric Pieces, Book VIII
VocalEG 1451896BlåbæretThe Blueberryfor voice and piano; words by Didrik Grønvold
VocalEG 1531896Jeg elskerI Loved Himfor voice and piano; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
ChoralEG 1741896Jædervise for male chorus; words by Jonas Dahl
ChoralEG 1751896Impromptu til Griegs Mandskor i Fort Dodge, IowaImpromptu to Grieg Men's Chorus in Fort Dodge, Iowafor male chorus; words by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
PianoOp. 66189619 norske folkeviser 19 Norwegian Folk Songs
VocalOp. 671895–1898Haugtussa The Mountain Maid for voice and piano; words by Arne Garborg; see also EG 152
PianoOp. 681898Lyriske stykker, hefte IX Lyric Pieces, Book IX Nos. 4 and 5 orchestrated
OrchestralOp. 681898–1899To lyriske stykker 2 Lyric Pieces for string orchestra with oboe and horn; original for piano
Piano
EG 110
EG 111
EG 112
1898Tre klaverstykker 3 Piano Pieces edited by Julius Röntgen
VocalOp. 691900Fem Digte 5 Poemsfor voice and piano; words by Otto Benzon
VocalOp. 701900Fem Digte 5 Poemsfor voice and piano; words by Otto Benzon
VocalEG 1541900Til en hunndjevelTo a Devilfor voice and piano; words by Otto Benzon
VocalEG 1551900?Julens vuggesangYuletide Cradle Songfor voice and piano; words by Adolf Langsted
VocalEG 1561900Gentlemen-menigeGentleman Rankersfor voice and piano; words by Rudyard Kipling
PianoOp. 711901Lyriske stykker, hefte X Lyric Pieces, Book X
ChoralEG 1681901Inga LitamorInga Litamorfor baritone and male chorus; based on a folk melody from Eksingedalen
ChoralEG 1761901Til Ole BullTo Ole Bullfor male chorus; words by Johan Sebastian Welhaven
PianoOp. 721902–1903Slåtter Norwegian Peasant Dances Hardanger fiddle tunes arranged for piano
PianoOp. 731901–1905Stemninger Moods
VocalEG 1571905Jaegeren The Hunterfor voice and piano; words by Wilhelm Schultz
ChoralOp. 7419064 Salmer fritt efter gamle norske Kirkemelodier 4 Psalms after Old Norwegian Church Melodiesfor baritone and mixed chorus
1. words by Hans Adolf Brorson
2. words by Hans Adolf Brorson
3. words by Hans Thomissøn after Martin Luther
4. words by Laurentius Laurentii Laurinus
Vocal Dulgt kjærlighetHidden Lovefor voice and piano; alternate version; edited version as Op. 39 No. 2
Vocal 5 Songs Dedicated to Louis Hornbeck
1. edited version as Op. 15 No. 2
2. edited version as EG 125
3. edited version as EG 124
4. edited version as Op. 15 No. 3
5. edited version as Op. 9 No. 3
Concertante Concerto for violin and orchestrasketches only
Vocal Det første møteThe First Meetingfor voice and orchestra; arrangement of Op. 21 No. 1
Stage Frieriet paa HelgolandThe Proposal at Helgolandlost
Orchestral KlokkeklangThe Sound of the Bellsfor orchestra; arrangement of Op. 54 No. 6
Vocal MøteThe Trystfor voice and piano; alternate version; edited version as Op. 67 No. 4
Chamber music Strykekvartett i d-mollString Quartet in D minorfor 2 violins, viola and cello; lost
Orchestral Symfoni nr. 2 I foraarSymphony No. 2 In Springsketches only
Orchestral Ã… Ola, Ola min egen ongeO Ola, My Own Dear Boypartially lost; EG 133 No. 4 arranged for orchestra