Composer of "In the Hall of the Mountain King"

GRIEG

This Norwegian pianist’s last name sounds like a small complaint when you stub your toe.

This clue asks for the name of the composer behind the famous piece "In the Hall of the Mountain King," a dramatic orchestral work from Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt suite. The answer is "GRIEG," the Norwegian composer’s last name, which fits neatly into the grid. The piece is instantly recognizable for its ominous, building rhythm, often used in pop culture to evoke tension or mischief.