Among the most widely popular composer of light classical music ever, Johann Strauss, Jr., wrote over 150 waltzes and brought the form to perfection as an extended musical composition. By the 1860s the waltz had become the exhilarating symbol of an elegant way of life, its lively sophistication mirroring the sparkle and joie de vivre of imperial Vienna and charming the world into dancing in three-quarter time. Now musicians and music lovers can enjoy eight of Strauss's finest waltzes, reproduced from authoritative editions, in this sturdy, attractive collection. They include The Beautiful Blue Danube: Artist's Life: Tales of the Vienna Woods: Wine, Women and Song: Wiener Blut: Roses from the South: Voices of Spring: and Emperor Waltz. Replete with inspired melodic invention and harmonic felicities, most of the scores have been reprinted directly from excellent German and Russian editions. In this inexpensive treasury they offer a rich source of inspiration and delight for every waltz lover.

in Full Score-This terrific Dover edition includes 'The Beautiful Blue Danube' 'Artist's Life' 'Roses From The South' and 'The Emperor Waltz' and all four other great waltzes from the composer widely regarded as the greatest exponent in this genre. Full Score.

This Orchestral score and instrumental parts have been arranged by Frank Naylor for school and amateur Orchestras. This set includes a conductor’s score and instrumental parts as well as Piano accompaniment elementary Violin Alto and Tenor Saxophone and 3rd Violin. With the composition of the Thunder and Lightning Polka Johann Strauss completed the elevation of the polka from an Eastern European peasant romp to a dance form embraced by Vienna’s most fashionable circles. The ‘Waltz King’ was also a prolific composer other dance music: gallops and polkas marches and quadrilles. His sparkling dazzling Thunder and Lightning quick polka has become such a favourite in therepertoire that it is played every year along with The Blue Danube in the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day Concert. The programmatic scoring evokes elemental weather events through the extensive use of timpani and the clashing of cymbals szforzandi and dramatic accents. The piece ends with as much excitement and energy as it begins not flagging for a second.

Ravel originally conceived of his 'choreographic poem' La Valse as a tribute to Johann Strauss. But this is a waltz far removed from the urbane gaiety of old Vienna. A masterpiece of lush and brilliant orchestration it is a work of considerable emotional depth in which the initial series of elegant waltzes are transformed into what Ravel describes as 'a fantastic and fatal whirling' leading to a powerful turbulent climax. Full score edition.

Score and Parts-In honour of their 75th anniversary the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra commissioned a number of composers who had written major works for them in the past to write short musical 'postcards'. Morton Gould said of his:'Mypostcard is called Minute Plus Waltz Rag; it's a slight take-off on 'The Minute Waltz' but with the 'plus' that it's longer than a minute and combines a waltz with a rag pattern in 5/8 time. I wasn't consciously thinking of 1916when I wrote it but it does actually reflect a flavour of that time.' This is the Schirmer edition of the Score and Parts.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers-One of the most famous ballets by Tchaikovsky is given special treatment by veteran orchestra arranger Merle Isaac. Two lovely melodies are included in this rewarding collection. Both are complete arrangements but they can be performed as a suite. Contains: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (1:47) Waltz Of The Flowers (3:45).

This instrumental waltz from the turn of the century continues to be a popular melody and has been heard in countless films TV shows and popular recordings. Robert Longfield's accessible new version gives your string orchestra agreat opportunity to perform an instantly recognized song in a traditional waltz style.

piano conductor score and parts-The famous Gold And Silver Waltz by Franz Lehár arranged for Orchestra. This English edition features Parts with a Piano part for conductors.

A fun and challenging multi-meter work for a mature school orchestra! The waltz stalls and lurches through the melody with rapidly changing time signatures to give a crazy, off-kilter feel to the work. This piece is ripe for some on-stage theatrics. (2:40) / Orchestre A Cordes

What a clever idea! Of all the versions this carol has seen what better than a Viennese waltz with all the trademark characteristics including the oom-PAH-pah - accenting the second beat for authenticity. Audience swaying allowed.