Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6

Edvard Grieg

RomanticWell-knownmarchD majorAllegretto grazioso2/4~6 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 6

About this piece

Dedicated to his wife, this piece serves as a romantic tone poem celebrating a wedding at Grieg's home in Troldhaugen. It is distinctive for its vibrant, rhythmic outer sections contrasting with a tender, lyrical central section.

Teacher notes

Achieving a warm, resonant sound in the middle section while handling the expansive chords of the outer sections requires careful control of arm weight.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabilelarge-chordsvoicingrubato

Mood

elegantnarrativenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6 by Edvard Grieg?

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6 is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6?

A typical performance of Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6 lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6?

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, No. 6?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade by Edvard Grieg, March of the Trolls, No. 3 by Edvard Grieg, Ballade by Jean-Amédée Lefroid de Méreaux — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.