Product Description
The Death of Åse was
originally composed as part of the incidental music for Ibsens play Peer Gynt. Over 10 years later, Grieg selected certain
elements from this work, organising these into two orchestral suites. The Death of Åse features in the first suite, Op.
46, along with Morning, Anitras Dance and In the Hall of the Mountain King.
Åse is the mother
of Peer Gynt. When her son absconds with
the daughter of an affluent local farmer, Åse sacrifices everything to pay the
penalties on his behalf and, left destitute, dies of poverty and illness. Cheery stuff!
Although fairly straightforward in terms of notes and rhythms, this piece has been classed as 'intermediate' as it requires good intonation and ensemble skills to perform effectively.
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