Peer Gynt Suites no. 1 & no. 2 / Norwegian Dance no. 2 / Homage March

Album by Edvard Grieg & Philharmonia Orchestra & The Philadelphia Orchestra & Sir Andrew Davis & Eugene Ormandy

Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2 are orchestral compositions by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, derived from his 1875 incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt'. These suites encapsulate a range of moods and scenes from the play, including the serene 'Morning Mood', the somber 'The Death of Åse', and the dynamic 'In the Hall of the Mountain King', showcasing Grieg's ability to evoke vivid imagery through music.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: I. Morning Mood
    3:43
  2. 2.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: II. The Death of Åse
    5:04
  3. 3.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: III. Anitra's Dance
    3:23
  4. 4.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King
    2:29
  5. 5.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: I. The Abduction of the Bride
    3:42
  6. 6.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: II. Arabian Dance
    4:30
  7. 7.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: III. Solveig's Lullaby
    4:14
  8. 8.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: IV. Peer Gynt's Return Home
    3:05
  9. 9.
    Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: V. Solveig's Song
    5:38
  10. 10.
    Norwegian Dance no. 2 in A major, op. 35 no. 2
    2:28
  11. 11.
    The Wounded Heart, op. 34 no. 1
    3:29
  12. 12.
    Last Spring, op. 34 no. 2
    4:37
  13. 13.
    Lyric Suite (orchestration of op. 54) no. 3: Norwegian March
    3:50
  14. 14.
    Lyric Suite (orchestration of op. 54) no. 4: Notturno
    4:04
  15. 15.
    Sigurd Jorsalfar, op. 56 no. 3: Homage March
    8:49

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