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Peer Gynt; Suite No. 2, Op. 55: Full Orchestra, Score and Parts

$175.00 USD

Peer Gynt; Suite No. 2, Op. 55: Full Orchestra, Score and Parts

Name: Peer Gynt; Suite No. 2, Op. 55: Full Orchestra, Score and Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A152302
Price: 175.00 USD
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By Edvard Grieg

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The great Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen's poem "Peer Gynt," one of his greatest works, tells the tale of a young man so full of bravado, exuberance of spirit, wanderlust, and wantonness, that his road will inevitably lead to perdition unless saved by a woman, much as in Goethe's "Faust." The likewise great Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg, was asked by Ibsen in 1874 to write incidental music to accompany the play, to which Grieg reluctantly agreed. Over a decade after composing the full incidental music, Grieg extracted eight movements and divided them into two four-movement suites, both of which were highly successful and the only way one could hear the music Grieg wrote for the play for many years as the original score was not published until 1908, one year after the composer's death. "Suite No. 2" includes: I. "Ingrid's Lament," II."Arabian Dance," III. "Peer Gynt's Homecoming," and IV. "Solveig's Song." Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 746241244901

SKU: 36-A152302

Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) stands as Norway's most significant classical composer and a towering figure in Romantic music. His gift for melody and harmonic color made him one of the most performed composers of his era, and his work remains central to orchestral and chamber music repertoires worldwide. Grieg's collaboration with Henrik Ibsen on Peer Gynt represents a pinnacle of incidental music writing, demonstrating his ability to capture character and narrative through orchestral color and Nordic sensibility.

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Why we love this

Suite No. 2 delivers four movements of crystalline orchestral writing that sit comfortably within reach of advanced high school and university orchestras. The harmonic language is sophisticated enough to engage serious musicians, yet the lyrical writing and accessible orchestration make each section gratifying to rehearse and perform. Programming this suite places substantial Romantic repertoire on your concert without the technical demands of later symphonic works, freeing rehearsal time for interpretive depth.

What to expect

The music evokes Nordic landscapes and emotional introspection woven through moments of exotic color. 'Ingrid's Lament' opens with plaintive elegance; 'Arabian Dance' shimmers with orchestral shimmer and rhythmic swagger; 'Peer Gynt's Homecoming' surges with dramatic arrival and folkish energy; 'Solveig's Song' settles into tender, intimate beauty. Throughout, Grieg's orchestration feels both grand and intimate.

Who it's for

Advanced high school orchestras and university ensembles seeking substantial Romantic repertoire with accessible technical demands. Conductors building programs around Scandinavian music, narrative-driven concert themes, or Grieg's orchestral language will find this suite reliable and rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the woodwind solos in 'Arabian Dance' against a restrained accompaniment; these melodies demand space and clarity without sacrificing ensemble cohesion.
Shape 'Ingrid's Lament' with sustained breath from the strings, allowing dynamic contours to follow the emotional arc rather than metering out strict tempo changes.
Anchor 'Peer Gynt's Homecoming' with a crisp, rhythmic foundation in the timpani and lower strings, creating forward momentum even at moderate tempos.
Let the harp shimmer throughout but never overpower; it frames the orchestration rather than dominates it.

How to use it

Program this suite as a centerpiece of a Romantic concert, pairing it with other Scandinavian works or as a foil to German Romantic symphonies. Its four-movement structure and moderate length make it an ideal second-half opener, offering tonal and emotional variety that prepares audiences for contrasting repertoire. It also works beautifully as a thematic anchor if you're building a concert around literature and music collaborations.