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Story Orchestra: In the Hall of the Mountain King

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A retelling for children of Peer Gynt’s famous episode “In the Hall of the Mountain King”, accompanied by Edvard Grieg’s world-famous music.

Discover the spellbinding magic of The Mountain King in this musical retelling of Peer Gynt – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Grieg’s score.

This tale of a boy’s adventure through the valleys and mountains of the Norwegian countryside begins at a wedding feast far, far away. Peer Gynt is bored and he’s longing for adventure. After sneaking off from the party he finds himself at a peaceful lake where he meets some dairy people. When he lies about his escapades riding reindeers through the sky, they dare him to go to the lair of the Mountain King, the king of the trolls.

The king’s halls are dark and spooky, and it isn’t long before Peer is captured. How will he escape? And will he learn the importance of humility and the value of friends?

As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet's music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Edvard Grieg, with details about his composition of Peer Gynt. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.

Music

♫  In the Hall of the Mountain King - Edvard Grieg

Book Size

27.5cm x 31cm

Green Credentials

These books are designed to be treasured for years to come. Comes with fully recyclable packaging.

About this design

Jessica Courtney-Tickle’s illustrations bring the narratives of familiar and much-loved music to life in the Story Orchestra book series.

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The Story Orchestra range of books brings classical music
to life for children. Follow the illustrations and play the
accompanying snippets of famous musical works.

Music

Familiar, soothing or entertaining melodies.

Movement

Engaging & charming dancing characters.

Storytelling

Tell stories & spark imagination.

Press to Play

Turn the pages and look for the ‘Press Here’ buttons. Press to hear classic musical pieces accompanying the lavish illustrations.

Learn about the Music

All books feature information about the musicians, music and instruments used in the back of the book.

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