Grieg’s music is firmly rooted in Norwegian folk song and these pieces are no different. The hymn-like “Watchmans Song” has a section where the watchman sees an apparition of a ghost. This is demonstrated by the effective use of tremolo. A melancholic waltz follows and you can just imagine being in a dimly lit troll’s cave! The contrast of keys and playing styles in these works will also help fine-tune any ensemble.
Grade 3