Peer Gynt
Americannoun
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Grieg’s famous composition — written for Henrik Ibsen’s 1867 play “Peer Gynt,” and popping up in everything from the “Inspector Gadget” theme song to “Real Housewives” season trailers — is instantly recognizable for its swift sprint toward its electrifying, tense climax.
From Salon
Like Peer Gynt in search of a greater truth, Oliphant willingly pitted himself against larger-than-life beasts and lived to tell the tale.
From Salon
During a difficult run of Ibsen’s “Peer Gynt” in 2018, she reached a breaking point.
From New York Times
He also loves taking photographs and has directed a few shows — this fall he is reprising the adaptation of “Peer Gynt” that he hatched with the artist John Bock and starred in.
From New York Times
She subsequently spent two years at the Royal National Theatre, where her credits included The Crucible, Fuente Ovejuna and Peer Gynt.
From BBC
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