The melodies harmonies moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for his compositional style. His most fam…

Inspired by the musical tradition of early American folk songs Johnnie Vinson has composed this appealing suite of three contrasting dance styles. The movements include Tar Heel Two-Step Woodland Waltz and Blue Ridge Reel. Sureto be an entertaining and rewarding work for young bands. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 5:15

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The second volume of a thousand and one all-time hit songs ranging from essential standards to the latest pop hits - a must for all singers and musicians. / Chant Et Guitare

The Dance Of The Jesters was composed as incidental music for the ballet The Snow Maidens. The ballet is not based on the Hans Christian Andersen story but on a contemporary Russian fantasy-play Snegourochka. The Snow Maiden daughter of Father Frost falls in love with a human Misgir and plans to marry him. However Misgir is already betrothed to Coupava. The Snow Maiden follows him southward …

The 'Romanian Folk Dances' undoubtedly rank amongst Bartók's most popular compositions. The earliest version is scored for piano (1915) and was published by Universal Edition in 1918. The composer himself orchestrated this version in 1917. Several other chamber music arrangements (for example Zoltán Székely's version for violin and piano) were not by Bartók although he authorised them. The music…

Quatre-vingt-quatre magistrales compositions courtes pour piano qui sont parmi les plus admirés de Grieg et souvent interprété des oeuvres musicales, y compris les danses bien connues norvégiennes, op. 35, Photos de Country Life, op. 19, et la Ballade en sol mineur, op. 24. Reproduit à partir des éditions autorisés publiés par CF Peters, Leipzig .. / Piano

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Eduardo Toldra (1895-1962) was a Catalan virtuoso violinist conductor and composer whose students included Ros-Marb and Montsalvatge. His compositional work consists largely of songs folk dances operas and orchestral pieces; rather traditional in style it was initially dismissed as old-fashioned compared to many of his contemporaries. Today however a revival in interest in Catalan folk mu…

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