Edvard Grieg Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Lyric Pieces, Book VIII, Op. 65: No. 6, Wedding Day at TroldhaugenEdvard Grieg1rank/position

[With Commentary] From Grieg’s Lyric Pieces: “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen” / Wedding day at Troldhaugen Op. 65 No. 6 / Edvard Grieg

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, included in the eighth book of Lyric Pieces—a collection of piano works that Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg wrote over more than 30 years.

Troldhaugen is the name of the place where Grieg and his wife Nina lived, and this piece is dedicated to Nina.

The various themes in the piece differ completely in both tempo and character, making it ideal for developing expressive skills.

If you imagine specific scenes in your own way as you play, you’ll be able to perform with greater emotional richness.

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Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: No. 3, “Anitra’s Dance”Edvard Grieg2rank/position

PTNA 2014 Competition National Finals / Intermediate Duet Gold Prize Ikumi Nagamura & Takumi Nagamura Grieg / Anitra’s Dance

Peer Gynt is incidental music by the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and one of his best-known works.

Two orchestral suites derived from it are widely loved, and several of the pieces were arranged and published by Grieg himself as piano solos and songs.

The music is also often performed as piano four-hands; in particular, Anitra’s Dance, the third piece of the First Suite, with its lively rhythms and enigmatic melody, is frequently featured at recitals and concerts.

Because there are many passages where the Primo and Secondo align rhythmically or engage in call-and-response, practice carefully so that not only note entries but also the timing of breaths to shape the pauses are perfectly coordinated.

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Holberg Suite No. 1: PreludeEdvard Grieg3rank/position

Grieg: From the Holberg Suite — No. 1 “Prelude,” Op. 40-1 / Riko Tanaka (46th Prizewinners’ Memorial Concert, Category B [Gold Prize])

Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite, composed in 1884, evokes the Baroque era.

Among its movements, the first, “Prelude,” brims with a lofty atmosphere reminiscent of Johann Sebastian Bach’s works.

It is by no means an easy piece, but with careful practice—incorporating finger fundamentals and sectional work—you will be able to fully convey its energetic sound world.

The sparkling, almost visualizable melody seems likely to shine even more brightly when played by a girl! Why not prepare for your recital by practicing with the image of performing confidently before an audience?

An Ode to SpringEdvard Grieg4rank/position

Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book III – To Spring, Op. 43 No. 6 pf. Seiko Seki

Edvard Grieg, a composer who epitomizes Norwegian Romanticism.

This piece from Grieg’s Lyric Pieces is a true masterpiece that evokes the coming of spring.

Although Grieg is said to have composed it while staying in Denmark, he was likely envisioning the beautiful nature of his native Norway.

Demanding a delicate touch, the work conveys a tenderness like budding shoots and a purity like melting snow.

It’s a piece I highly recommend to piano enthusiasts.

It was also featured on NHK’s “Meikyoku Album” in March 2021.

Why not try expressing the breath of spring while keeping the balance between the main melody and accompaniment in mind?

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. MorningEdvard Grieg5rank/position

Grieg: 'Morning Mood' from Peer Gynt — Pianist Yuki Kondo / Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite “Morning Mood” Piano Solo, Yuki Kondo

Peer Gynt, known as a masterpiece by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, was originally written as incidental music for a play.

The first movement of the suite excerpted from this work is a beautiful piece depicting the sun pouring over the earth at dawn.

Its alternating flute and oboe melodies are striking, and the distinctive sound created by the pentatonic scale is particularly appealing.

Though short, the buildup to the climax is masterfully crafted.

Composed in 1875, the piece is widely cherished as a symbol of Grieg’s Norwegian nationalist music.

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: No. 3 “Anitra’s Dance”Edvard Grieg6rank/position

Anitra’s Dance – Peer Gynt (Grieg) Grieg – Anitra’s Dance – Peer Gynt − pianomaedaful

Edvard Grieg, who poured a deep love into the musical traditions of his native Norway, wove ethnic colors into his works.

Evoking the landscapes of his lush homeland and the mystical atmosphere of the Nordic world, his music continues to captivate people around the globe.

Anitra’s Dance, included in the Peer Gynt Suite No.

1, is a piece with a light, lyrical melody that depicts the dance of Anitra, a beautiful young woman the protagonist meets during his travels.

Why not lose yourself in this masterpiece while letting your thoughts drift to Norway’s great natural beauty?

Fairies’ DanceEdvard Grieg7rank/position

[Recommended for Piano Recitals] Fairy Dance ♪ Grieg / Fairy Dance, Op. 12 No. 4, Grieg

This piece conjures a scene of tiny fairies dancing deep within a Nordic forest under the moonlight.

Amid its light and charming atmosphere, the unique, mysterious color of the minor key mingles in, making it a perfect choice to adorn a magical Halloween night.

It is included in the piano miniatures collection Lyric Pieces, Op.

12, published in 1867 by Norway’s representative composer, Edvard Grieg.

You can hear it on albums such as Grieg: Piano Masterpieces performed by pianist Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming.

If you play this as background music for a Halloween party, it will surely create a mysterious and stylish ambience.

And if you perform it yourself, try to express the fairies’ nimble steps while cherishing a subtly shadowed expression throughout.

morningEdvard Grieg8rank/position

Classical Masterpiece: Grieg - Morning .wmv

Grieg was a composer of the national romantic school who was deeply influenced by Norwegian folk music, and because he wrote many piano pieces, he is also called the “Chopin of the North.” This “Morning” is a piece independent from the stage play Peer Gynt, and the melody played by the flute is said to represent birdsong.

In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1Edvard Grieg9rank/position

Markevitch: Peer Gynt — In the Hall of the Mountain King 0001

Grieg was a Norwegian composer, and Morning from the suite Peer Gynt is extremely famous.

This piece is one of the numbers from Peer Gynt Suite No.

1, Op.

46, arranged in 1891.

Even people who don’t usually listen to classical music will likely think, “Oh, this one,” when they hear the main melody.

It has a mood that would also fit perfectly as background music for anime or video games.

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” Op. 46 No. 4Edvard Grieg10rank/position

Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 “In the Hall of the Mountain King”

This piece is the music from when Peer Gynt encounters the Troll King in the mountains.

The low brass resound at the opening, conjuring the Troll King’s appearance.

The subsequent quarter-note rhythm is like footsteps.

Gradually, an eerie melody unfolds, evoking the image of a demon king.