Edvard Grieg 2: The Story of Peer Gynt

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Edvard Grieg 2: The Story of Peer Gynt

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Oct 9, 2021

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"In The Hall of the Mountain King" is part of the incidental music Edvard Grieg wrote for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt. Hear the story of the play as you listen to Grieg's music.

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Oct 9, 2021

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Edvard Grieg 2: The Story of Peer Gynt

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