In the Hall of…

The story of Peer Gynt was written as 5-act play in the year 1867. Most people
now learn the story by listening to the music of Edward Greig who set the play to music a few years after the play was originally published. Follow Peer Gynt on his quest for treasure and adventure with the newest addition to the Story Orchestra series.

…The Mountain King!

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The Seattle Symphony plays
In the Hall of the Mountain King

In the beginning of the piece, the string players are plucking the strings.
This type of playing is called pizzicato. What do you think this sound mimics?

Story and Musical Elements of
the Peer Gynt Suite

Body Percussion!
A fun twist on the title song!

Listen 👂

the full version of in the Hall of the mountain king!

Learn ✍️

Peer Gynt takes place in the country of Norway. First it was a poem, then a play and finally it was set to music by composer Edward Greig.

All about norway

Population: 5.4 Million
Capital City: Oslo
Official Languages: Norwegian and Sámi
Most Valuable Resource: Oil

Links to learning

🎶-National Geographic kids: Norway

🎶-DK Find Out: Rocks and Minerals

🎶-Britannica lids: Peer Gynt