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Musical evocation of Norwegian fjords or Moroccan Sahara?

When you hear Grieg's tranquil Morning Mood from Peer Gynt, do you imagine snow-capped Norwegian fjords? Scandinavian music expert Professor Daniel Grimley explains why the inspiration behind this very popular work actually came from a much hotter landscape, five thousand kilometres to the south of Grieg's birthplace.

Photo: The sands of the Sahara desert (麻豆社)

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麻豆社 Proms on the World Service麻豆社 Proms 2017, Two Great Romantics: Grieg and Schumann

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