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Belle of the Ball for Orchestra
Composers:- Anderson, Leroy
Duration: 3
Description:
Like most of Leroy Anderson’s efforts, “Belle of the Ball” is light, effervescent, and devoid of conflict or disharmony. Anderson looked upon the piece as a modern-day American revival — or revitalization — of the Viennese waltz tradition. Having said that, the main theme sounds rather unlike a Strauss waltz, but the voice of Tchaikovsky is evident in its playful, fantasy-like character. The melody is rhythmic and comes in short groups of notes, beginning with two notes, then three, then expanding further; the music skates along elegantly. The middle section features a delightful variation on the theme, in which Anderson’s gentle belled sonorities impart a playful innocence. An American Pops classic in it’s original scoring, this work is part of the Anderson Classics Series by E.F. Kalmus.
A910399 / 36-A910399 BELLE OF THE BALL ORCH CS $5.00
A910390 / 36-A910390 BELLE OF THE BALL FOR ORC SET C $75.00