Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite from larger work

Compose Date

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1874 - 1875

Publication Date

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1888

Average_duration

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14:14

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra No. 1, Op. 46, was composed in 1875 as incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt. The suite premiered on February 24, 1876, at the Casino Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Grieg conducting. The suite consists of four movements, each of which captures a different scene from the play. The first movement, "Morning Mood," is a serene and peaceful depiction of the sunrise over the Norwegian mountains. The second movement, "The Death of Aase," is a somber and mournful piece that accompanies the death of Peer's mother. The third movement, "Anitra's Dance," is a lively and exotic dance that represents Peer's encounter with a seductive Arabian princess. The final movement, "In the Hall of the Mountain King," is a dramatic and intense piece that depicts Peer's confrontation with the trolls in the mountains. The Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 is characterized by Grieg's use of Norwegian folk melodies and rhythms, which give the music a distinctly Nordic flavor. The suite is also notable for its use of orchestration, with Grieg employing a wide range of instruments to create a rich and varied sound. The suite's popularity has endured over the years, with its individual movements frequently used in films, television shows, and commercials.

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