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World Service,4 mins

Series ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms 2017

Musical evocation of Norwegian fjords or Moroccan Sahara?

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms on the World Service

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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 (ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)

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