Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2, Op. 46 and Op. 55
Edvard Griegcomp. 1888; 1891-1893 (suite assembly and revisions)Classical work chronology
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Grieg first wrote incidental music for Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, then selected movements for two orchestral suites. The concert order creates a different experience from the full drama: contrasting landscapes, dances,...
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