BUTTERFLY (Papillon). Edvard Grieg, Century Music Publishing Co., New York.
 
Sheet Music
Piano
 
Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843-1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist. A Norwegian Romantic era composer, Edvard Grieg wrote ten sets of these colorful, descriptive miniatures with illuminating titles. “March of the Dwarfs,” “Little Bird,” and “Butterfly,” among others particularly appeal to children because of their lush harmonic tapestries and engaging melodies.
 
“Butterfly” is a heart flutter with an improvised quality. It epitomizes Romantic music from the mid 19th Century with its fluid, rubato style of playing (flexible time).
 
Some corner creases, small pencil name at the cover top and few minor pencil marks inside. Just over 12 x 9-1/4 with 5 pages. Undated circa 1920.