Grieg's Norwegian Dance No. 2 (1880) sounds like a soft Scandinavian lullaby until a wild folk dance crashes in. A beginner's guide to its sly, tender charm.
An in-depth classical music appreciation exploring Mussorgsky's masterpiece 'Night on Bald Mountain' and its journey through Russian folklore's mystical world and music's primal power
Grieg Peer Gynt Suite 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' listening essay. A lyrical exploration of gradual buildup technique and Norwegian nationalist music's charm in this classical music appreciation blog.