Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1874 - 1875

Publication Date

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1893

Average_duration

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16:51

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra No. 2, Op. 55 was composed in 1891 as a continuation of his first Peer Gynt Suite. The suite was inspired by Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, which tells the story of a young man's journey through life, love, and self-discovery. The Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 premiered on February 16, 1893, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, with Grieg conducting the orchestra. The suite consists of four movements, each of which captures a different aspect of Peer Gynt's journey. The first movement, "The Abduction of the Bride," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the excitement and chaos of Peer's attempt to kidnap the bride at a wedding. The movement features a fast-paced melody played by the strings, accompanied by the brass and percussion. The second movement, "Ingrid's Lament," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that captures the sadness and longing of Peer's lost love, Ingrid. The movement features a solo flute playing a mournful melody, accompanied by the strings and harp. The third movement, "Arabian Dance," is a lively and exotic piece that captures the exoticism and mystery of Peer's travels to the Middle East. The movement features a fast-paced melody played by the strings and woodwinds, accompanied by the percussion. The fourth and final movement, "Peer Gynt's Homecoming," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that captures the joy and relief of Peer's return home. The movement features a grand melody played by the brass and strings, accompanied by the percussion. Overall, the Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 is a masterful work that captures the essence of Ibsen's play and showcases Grieg's skill as a composer. The suite is characterized by its use of folk melodies, lush harmonies, and vivid orchestration, and remains a beloved work in the classical repertoire.

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