A gently grotesque troll dance, not too frightening, but with enough of a macabre twist to fit the title aptly, this piano solo works its magic through short motives and alternating hand passages. Great pedagogical material throughout. Intermediate (HLSPL Level 5); 6/8 meter; quick tempo; 16ths; pedal; hand position shifts; reading range: full staff; 8va; 37 measures; Performance time: 1 minute 20 seconds.