• this volume brings together two early collections by Grieg to form an attractive first book of characterful piano pieces.

• the Lyric Pieces, published when the composer was 24, are amongst the easiest pieces Grieg wrote for the piano, and represent a conscious attempt to provide accessible and tuneful music for beginners

• Album Leaf, Op. 12 No. 7 (Allegretto dolce in E minor)
  
• Arietta in Eb, Op. 12 No. 1
  
• Dance of the Elves, Op. 12 No. 4
  
• Norwegian Air, Op. 12 No. 6
  
• Poetic Tone-Pictures, Op. 3 (6): Nos. 1 in E minor, 2 in Bb, 3 in C minor, 4 in A, 5 in F, 6 in E minor
  
• Song of the Fatherland, Op. 12 No. 8
  
• Waltz in A, Op. 12 No. 2
  
• Watchman’s Song, Op. 12 No. 3
  
• Folk Song, Op. 12 No. 5