The music accompanies a scene where the anti-hero Peer Gynt enters the underground hall of the Dovregubbe (Troll King). He is surrounded by trolls, gnomes, and sprites who eventually chase and taunt him after he refuses to become a troll himself.
It has been used in everything from Mad Men and The Simpsons to commercials for Microsoft and Pringles. The music accompanies a scene where the anti-hero
is an iconic orchestral work by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg , composed in 1875 as incidental music for Act II of Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt . It is widely considered one of the most recognizable pieces in classical music due to its simple, building theme. The Story and Theme is an iconic orchestral work by Norwegian composer
Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' reigns in popular culture Listener Perspectives
It is the unofficial anthem for the Alton Towers theme park and featured in the 2023 game Bramble: The Mountain King . Listener Perspectives