IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING

from 'Peer Gynt Suite no.1'

IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING was written by Edvard Grieg. It was incidental music for Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt, and was premiered in 1876. As Peer Gynt enters the banqueting hall, the Mountain King is sitting on his throne, surrounded by a great crowd of troll courtiers, gnomes and goblins. 

OTHER PIECES COMPOSED BY GRIEG

  • ‘Morning’ (also from ‘Peer Gynt Suite no.1’)
  • Piano Concerto in A minor
  • Holberg Suite for string orchestra
  • Lyric Pieces for piano

IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING by Czech National Symphony Orchestra (Public Domain)

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

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