Tag: gynt

Edvard Grieg and the Troll King’s Mountain

A famous playwright challenged Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg to write music for shipwrecks, flying reindeer, and a kingdom of grumbling trolls. This episode explores how Grieg created musical magic for the impossible through his beloved "Peer Gynt" suite.

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February 1, 2026