Leif Ove Andsnes presents a compelling recording of Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt (1908-1981) on this SIMAX Classics CD. The album features Tveitt's Piano Sonata No. 29 'Sonate etere,' alongside solo piano works from Fifty Folk Tunes from Hardanger, Op. 150, and a selection of Songs performed with Leif Ove Andsnes' sister, singer Solveig Andsnes.

This recording captures the ambitious work that Andsnes championed in 35 concerts across Europe and North America in 2024 and 2025, which he described as 'the most ambitious solo piano piece by any Norwegian composer.' The album offers a deep dive into Tveitt's surviving oeuvre, much of which was lost in a devastating fire in 1970.

Key Features/Benefits

• Features Leif Ove Andsnes performing the challenging Piano Sonata No. 29 'Sonate etere.'
• Includes a selection of Tveitt's Songs, featuring vocalist Solveig Andsnes.
• Showcases Tveitt's unique fusion of Russian rhythmic influences, French music, and Norwegian folk elements.
• The Sonata No. 29 is the only piano sonata by Tveitt to survive the 1970 fire that destroyed 80% of his compositions.

Contents (Tracklist Summary)

This audioCD features Tveitt's Sonata Nr. 29, Volksweisen (Folk Tunes), and Lieder (Songs).

Specifications

• Artist: Leif Ove Andsnes (Piano), Solveig Andsnes (Vocals)
• Composer: Geirr Tveitt
• Format: audioCD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Language: German
• Label: Simax
• Manufacturer: Simax
• Release Date: 2026-04-24
• Dimensions: 140x7x125mm (14 x 0.7 x 12.5 cm)
• Weight: 70 g
• Country of Origin: Norway

Experience the colorful writing and tense architecture of Geirr Tveitt's surviving masterpiece, brought to life by Leif Ove Andsnes.