Grieg - Piano Concerto, Second Movement , arr. Marc Oliver for Concert Band

The Second Movement of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor is one of the most achingly beautiful slow movements in the entire concerto repertoire — a sustained, intimate Adagio of extraordinary tenderness and poetic depth. Where the First and Third movements dazzle with energy and brilliance, the Second offers something rarer: a moment of pure, unguarded lyricism, the piano and orchestra breathing together in a melody of such natural grace that it seems to exist outside of time. This custom engraving by Marc Oliver brings this luminous movement to the concert band in a performance-ready edition of exceptional sensitivity and beauty.

About This Arrangement

• Arranged by Marc Oliver for concert band
• Engraved to professional performance standards
• Clean, readable notation optimized for print and on-screen use
• Ideal for reflective programs, classical concerts, and wind ensemble repertoire
• Suitable for advanced high school, collegiate, and professional ensembles

What You’ll Receive

• Full conductor score (PDF)
• Individual band parts (PDF)
• Instant digital download — delivered immediately after purchase
• High-resolution print-ready file
• Unlimited personal printing rights

About Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) was Norway’s greatest composer and one of the defining voices of Romantic nationalism in music. His Piano Concerto in A minor (1868) is the cornerstone of his orchestral output and one of the most performed concertos in the world. The Second Movement — marked Adagio — is the emotional heart of the concerto: a deeply personal, song-like movement that reveals Grieg’s gift for melody and his profound connection to the lyrical traditions of Norwegian folk music.

About the Arranger

Marc Oliver (1952–2017) was the primary arranger and engraver behind Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings during its founding, bringing decades of expertise in brass, band, and ensemble writing to every score. His arrangements are known for their idiomatic clarity, professional engraving quality, and deep respect for the performance traditions of the American concert band.

This is a digital product. No physical materials will be shipped. For personal and educational use only — not for resale or redistribution.