Melodies of the Heart, Op.5 (Grieg, Edvard)

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Performer Pages Héctor Valls (Piano)
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Misc. Notes Piano accompaniment only in D major
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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1864 (December).
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Editor First edition
Language Danish
Publisher. Info. Copenhagen: Chr. E. Horneman, n.d.[1865]. Plate 91.
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Language English / German
Translator Laura M. Underwood, English text
Publisher. Info. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co., 1883. Plate 49433.
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Editor Gerhard Rosenkrone Schjelderup (1859-1933)
Language Danish
Publisher. Info. Samlede Sange (2 vols.)
Kristiania (Oslo): Albert Cammermeyers Forlag, 1907.
Joint issue - Copenhagen: Wilhelm Hansen, 1908.
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To brune Øjne / Zwei braune Augen / Two Brown Eyes (No.1)

Editor Hans Schmidt (1854–1923)
Language German
Translator Wilhelm Henzen (1850–1910)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1908?). Plate 9457/8.
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Misc. Notes Compiled from the publication 60 ausgewählte Lieder ... Hohe Stimme (C. F. Peters 3208a) and ... Tiefere Stimme (C. F. Peters 3208b)
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Editor Hans Schmidt (1854-1923)
Language German
Translator Wilhelm Henzen (1850–1910)
Publisher. Info. 60 Ausgewählte Lieder
Leipzig: Edition Peters, No.3208b, n.d.[1907]. Plate 9458.
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Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang (No.2)

Language Danish / Russian
Translator A. Yefremenkova
Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzyka, n.d. Plate 10619.
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Jeg elsker dig! / Ich liebe dich / I Love You (No.3)

Language English / German
Translator Louisa T. Cragin (1837–1886), English text
Franz von Holstein (1826-1878), German text
Publisher. Info. New York: C. Prüfer, 1881. Plate C.P. 405.
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Language German / English / French
Translator Franz von Holstein (1826-1878), German text
Ethel Smyth (1858-1944), English text
Frank V. Van der Stucken (1858-1929), French text
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d. Plate 7233.
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Language German / English
Translator Franz von Holstein (1826-1878), German text
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, n.d.(ca.1893). Plate 7875.
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Misc. Notes Scanned at 600dpi grayscale, converted to monochrome.
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Language French
Translator Frank V. Van der Stucken (1858-1929), French text
Publisher. Info. Grieg - 6 Mélodies
Leipzig: Edition Peters, n.d.(ca.1895). Plate 8172.
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Language German
Translator Unknown
Publisher. Info. St. Louis: Thiebes-Stierlin Music Co., 1902. Plate 1559-2.
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Editor Hans Schmidt (1854-1923)
Language German
Translator Franz von Holstein (1826-1878), German text
Publisher. Info. 60 Ausgewählte Lieder
Leipzig: Edition Peters, No.3208b, n.d.[1907]. Plate 9458.
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Editor Hans Schmidt (1854–1923)
Language German
Translator Franz von Holstein (1826-1878)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, 1908?. Plate 1457/8.
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Misc. Notes Compiled from the publication 60 ausgewählte Lieder ... Hohe Stimme (C.F. Peters 3208a) and ... Tiefere Stimme (C.F. Peters 3208b)
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Selections (Nos.2-3)

For Violin and Piano (Sauret)
See: Kompositionen für Violine und Pianoforte, Lieder, Bd.1 (Nos.4, 2)

Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang (No.2)

For Cello and Piano
Arranger IlyaP
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Jeg elsker dig! / Ich liebe dich / I Love You (No.3)

For Piano (Grieg)
Arranger Composer
Editor Louis Oesterle (1854-1932)
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1898. Plate 14177.
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For Theater Orchestra (Tobani)
Arranger Theodore Moses Tobani (1855–1933)
Publisher. Info. Carl Fischer's Theatre Orchestra Edition, No.601
New York: Carl Fischer, No.601, 1899. Plate 5591-46.
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For Theatre Orchestra (Savino)
Arranger Domenico Savino (1882–1973)
Publisher. Info. Schirmer's Galaxy, No.71/5
New York: G. Schirmer, 1915. Plate 25307.
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For Voice and Orchestra (Reger)

11 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon • Horn (F) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Max Reger (1873–1916)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, 1915. Plate 9960.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A8448.
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For Piano (Krogulski)
Arranger Władysław Krogulski (1840–1926)
Publisher. Info. Les chrysanthèmes, No.49
Warsaw: Gebethner and Wolff, n.d.(ca.1900). Plate G. 3049 W.
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For Piano (Manookian)
See: Concert Paraphrase on Grieg's 'Ich liebe dich' by Jeff Manookian

General Information

Work Title Hjertets Melodier
Alternative. Title Melodies of the Heart
Name Translations 心のメロディー
Name Aliases Melodien des Herzens
Authorities WorldCat; LCCN: no2008121331; GND: 300274327; BNF: 139127551
Composer Grieg, Edvard
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.5
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEG 56
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 songs:
  1. To brune Øjne: Allegretto (G major)
    Zwei braune Augen / Two Brown Eyes
  2. Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang: Allegro molto ed agitato (F minor)
    Des Dichters Herz / The Poet's Heart
  3. Jeg elsker Dig!: Quasi Andante (C major)
    Ich liebe dich / I Love You
  4. Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld: Allegro molto (C minor)
    Mein Sinn ist wie der mächt'ge Fels / My Heart is Like a Mountain Steep
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1864
First Publication. 1865
Librettist Hans Christian Andersen (1805−1875)
Language Danish
Dedication Hans Christian Andersen
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
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