Edvard Grieg - In the Hall of the Mountain King | Classic FM

Ben Palmer conducts the Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Chorus in Grieg's terrifying 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' for Classic FM Live with Viking. Taken from the Nordic composer's 'Peer Gynt' suite, this thrill ride of a piece depicts the title character's audience with a court of mountain-dwelling trolls, and has become a firm favourite amongst classical fans theme park goers alike.

Filmed in the cavernous Royal Albert Hall, you can watch the full Classic FM Live concert on Sky Arts soon.

© Sky Arts | Classic FM, 2024

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[Cara-]

My all time favorite piece and done so beautifully here!

[ThisPartIsAndrew]

Far away
In a land caught between
Time and space
Where the books of life lay
We fear
This castle of stone
The mountain king roams
All alone in here
But he's not the only one
Lost inside
Forever hidden from the sun
Madness reigns
In the Hall of the Mountain King
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah yeah yeah
(favorite part)

[amybradley]

Terrific performance! I learned the piano version many years ago & it was favorite recital piece. I love that you included the choir!

[Віктор-жнж]

Пряме попадання в десятку!!!🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️😘

[jamesmnaylor]

I fancied a trip to Alton Towers after hearing that.

[martinmarsola]

A fine musical. Really positive to listen to. 🇬🇧🙂👍🇺🇸

[lawrencefoster]

Grieg's masterpiece triggers the Amygdala's the fight or flight response. Delicious, but probably dangerous to listen to repeatedly!

[dulceadrianaargumedo]

Los coros maravillosos, y los adultos mayores con una postura impresionante. min. 1:45

[staffanolofsson]

Som svensk utbrister jag: Häftigt, häftigt!

[AndrewLumsden]

Royal Scottish National Orchestra, 🤔 - PLUS extras, local to London.😱🤣 The Tmpanist is also a member of the Chineke Orchestra!

[antoniousai]

"Slagt ham! Kristenmands søn har dåret
Dovregubbens veneste mø!
Slagt ham!
Slagt ham!"

"Slay him! The Christian man’s son has seduced
the fairest maid of the Mountain King!
Slay him! Slay him!"

[meatpie]

At first I thought I was watching Walter White

[geebeeman]

It is always an interesting song. But it gets me hyped up. Just listening to it. Don't like it in that way!