Product Overview
Experience the enchanting enchantment of "In the Hall of The Mountain King" through this melodic reimagining of Peer Gynt. Engage with the essence of an orchestra playing Grieg’s evocative score by simply activating each captivating scene.
Embark on a journey with a young boy as he ventures through the rugged valleys and towering peaks of the Norwegian landscape, beginning at a distant wedding celebration. Peer Gynt, plagued by restlessness, yearns for something more. Slipping away from the festivities, he stumbles upon a serene lake, where encounters with dairy folk occur. Inflating his tales with airborne reindeer exploits, he is dared to confront the abode of the Mountain King—the ruler of trolls.
Within the king’s shadowy and eerie halls, Peer swiftly finds himself ensnared. Will he find an escape from this predicament? Moreover, will he grasp the significance of humility and the worth of companionship?
Traverse the enchanting scenes alongside your young companion, triggering 10 snippets from the musical score with each press of a button. Engage with the pages resolutely to trigger these auditory delights, fostering interactive learning and acquainting children with this exquisite musical composition.
Within the book's closing pages, uncover a brief biography of the composer, Edvard Grieg, chronicling his journey in creating Peer Gynt. Adjacent to this, relive the musical fragments, and for each, delve into discussions about the instruments, rhythms, and musical techniques that underlie their potency. An appended glossary deciphers musical terminology.
The Story Orchestra collection presents the world of classical music to children through beautifully illustrated retellings of timeless ballets, operas, and programmatic musical sagas. Paired seamlessly are 10-second audio snippets of orchestral renditions sourced from their respective musical scores.
Further offerings from the Story Orchestra line include "The Magic Flute," "I Can Play (vol 1)," "Carnival of the Animals," "The Sleeping Beauty," "The Nutcracker," and "Four Seasons in One Day."
Manufacturer’s guidance: Prior to use, kindly remove the white tab from the back of the book. Note that sound buttons require a firm, precise press to activate, which might pose a challenge for younger children. All audio clips are of 10-second duration.
A flawless prelude to acquaint children with the world of classical music.
