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Learn about the music composed by Edvard Grieg for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt in 1875. Find out the background, the original score, the suites, and the recordings of this Norwegian masterpiece.
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Peer Gynt is a five-act play in verse by Henrik Ibsen, inspired by Norwegian fairy-tales and his own family. It was first performed in 1876 with original music composed by Edvard Grieg, who also wrote some of the most famous classical pieces, such as "In the Hall of the Mountain King" and "Morning Mood".
- Arthur Rackham
- 1867
Edvard Grieg composed the music for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt in 1874-1875. Learn about the story behind the music, the challenges Grieg faced, and the two suites he created from the score.
Peer Gynt, incidental music by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, written to accompany the verse drama of the same name by Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen. The music debuted to great acclaim in 1876 when the play was first produced for the stage, and it remains among the most popular of Grieg’s.
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Aug 12, 2024 · Grieg, Ibsen and a Mountain Troll. Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) wrote some of our most popular pieces here on 8notes, including Morning Mood, In the Hall of the Mountain King and Death of Åse.
May 17, 2024 · This classical gem, composed by the Norwegian composer in 1875, accompanies Henrik Ibsen's play "Peer Gynt" and has since become a staple in the repertoire of classical music. ...more.
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May 19, 2023 · Learn about the life and works of Edvard Grieg, a Norwegian composer known for his songs, piano music, and the Peer Gynt suites. Discover how he was inspired by Norwegian folk music and culture and became a champion of Scandinavian music.
