What piece is this? I used to hear it in old Loony Tunes cartoons. The third movement to Chopin's third sonata made me think of it.

'Morgenstemning' from Peer Gynt suite by Edvard Grieg.

Incidentally when I play or listen to the middle section of Brahms Rhapsody #1 I hear the main motive from 'Death of Åse'. Brahms knew Grieg so I wonder if he was influenced by this or vice versa.

What piece?

From the same suite - Suite No. 1, Op. 46:




Brahms Raphsody #1 (at 53s - 2nd theme I guess not middle section)

Thanks, Vid!

I believe the Grieg preceded the Brahms by a few years...but I could be wrong Um...Ase's Death was once one of "those" pieces for me; the type you just listened to on a loop for days on end...shattering

After 'Morning Mood', 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' is my favorite movement from the suite - not least when the conductor (and orchestra) goes for broke......

But Solveig's Song is the loveliest moment in the complete work (incidental music).