The Story Orchestra: In the Hall of the Mountain King

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 Griegs score. This tale of a boys adventure through the valleys and mountains of the Norwegian countryside begins at a wedding feast far, far away. Peer Gynt is bored and hes 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 kings halls are dark and spooky, and it isnt 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 score. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.