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Peer Gynt Suite No.1 Op.46 Vln2: Violin Part

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Peer Gynt Suite No.1 Op.46 Vln2: Violin Part

Peer Gynt Suite No.1 Op.46 Vln2: Violin Part

By Edvard Grieg

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Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 23, is the incidental music to Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, written by Norwegian Romantic composer, Edvard Grieg. This publication comprises the violin II part only.

Original Item#: EP2433-VLN2

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 8
ISBN10: 0-01401-135-2
ISBN13: 979-0-01401-135-2
UPC: 0
SKU: 98-0014011352

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) was a Norwegian Romantic composer whose gift for melody and harmonic color made him one of the most performed classical composers in concert halls worldwide. His music draws deeply from Norwegian folk traditions, modal inflections, and the dramatic landscapes of Scandinavia, infusing nationalist sentiment into work that remained lyrical and accessible.

Grieg's collaboration with playwright Henrik Ibsen on the Peer Gynt incidental music stands as one of his greatest achievements. Written in 1875, the score captures the spiritual and physical journey of Ibsen's protagonist across haunting suites of extraordinary orchestral color. Grieg's ability to paint character and landscape through instrumental writing makes Peer Gynt an ideal gateway to music education, offering students rich material for developing musicianship at intermediate and advanced levels.

Why we love this

Grieg writes for string sections with genuine understanding of what makes voices sing across the register. The Peer Gynt suite gives violin II substantial melodic responsibility rather than relegating it to accompaniment, which means your second violins stay engaged and invested throughout. This is literature that makes students proud to play their part.

What to expect

Grieg's orchestration creates atmosphere through clever doublings and register shifts rather than thick, heavy textures. Playing the Peer Gynt suite feels like navigating a landscape of light and shadow, with moments of folk-like directness balanced against passages of delicate, impressionistic coloring that anticipate 20th-century orchestration.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the intermediate to advanced level will find this part both musically satisfying and technically appropriate. Directors seeking standard repertoire that develops ensemble blend, intonation control, and stylistic awareness should consider this suite as essential programming.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape phrases with the first violins even when your line moves independently; Grieg's orchestration relies on voices breathing together across the section.
  • Balance your tone between lyrical passages and more rhythmically driven sections. The Peer Gynt suite shifts character frequently, and the second violin part documents those shifts.
  • Listen carefully for moments where your part becomes the harmonic anchor. In these passages, absolute rhythmic precision supports the entire texture.

How to use it

The Peer Gynt suite works exceptionally well as a centerpiece for a concert exploring Romantic nationalism or as the anchor for a program built around Scandinavian composers. Its eight pages make it manageable for rehearsal time while offering enough musical substance to satisfy both performer and audience.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading multiple meters and tempo variations within a single movement
  • Balancing harmonic and melodic function within a string section
  • Responding to frequent dynamic and character changes
  • Maintaining ensemble intonation across extended passages in moderate to high registers
  • Phrasing and breathing in coordination with full orchestra

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