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: A masterclass in musical tension, this piece builds from a sneaky bassoon line into an "orgiastic" orchestral frenzy as trolls chase Peer through their mountain kingdom.
Originally composed in 1875, Grieg’s work was meant to accompany a five-hour production about a Norwegian peasant anti-hero. Grieg eventually extracted the best movements into two suites that are now staples of the classical repertoire:
: Contrary to popular belief, this serene flute melody doesn’t depict a Norwegian forest; it actually sets the scene for Act IV in the African desert.