Edvard Grieg
"In the Hall of the Mountain King" from the Peer Gynt Suite
The finale, where a theme that tiptoes along gets faster and louder until it explodes
Edvard Grieg · In the Hall of the Mountain King (Peer Gynt)
You've probably heard it here
MoviesM(1931)
The piece a child murderer whistles when he feels the urge to kill
MoviesThe Social Network(2010)
The scene where the Winklevoss twins lose a rowing race
TV dramasSonic the Hedgehog (TV animation)(1993)
Arranged and used as the opening theme and a recurring theme
MoviesThe Birth of a Nation(1915)
A scene that builds tension as the Union army attacks Atlanta
▶ Listen to the famous part · London Symphony Orchestra (official London Symphony channel)
Credits
Next piece: William Tell Overture (Finale)