Greig - In The Hall - Of The Mountain King - Best-of Classical Music

Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' reigns in popular culture

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. Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King'

It has been used in everything from Mad Men and The Simpsons to commercials for Microsoft and Pringles. Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King'

Interestingly, Grieg was initially critical of the piece, famously writing that it "reeks of cow dung" and "exaggerated Norwegian-ness," though he later recognized its immense staying power. Cultural Impact Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King'