SKU: LV.10050

Trinity Chines. A Burlesque Military Fantasia. by E. Hoffman. Published 1864 by Wm. A. Pond & Co., 547 Broadway in New York. Composition of sectional [quotes familiar tunes, e.g., The Yankee Volunteer, Hail Columbia] with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Bells, Fools & jesters, Caricatures.

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

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SKU: A0.483913

Listen to the chines.

SKU: A0.1255160

Chinese Spring is a delicate and soft composition that embodies the essence of a blossoming season in China. With its light and airy demeanor, this piece captures the beauty and grace of springtime in a unique blend of influences, featuring a soft syncopated rhythm reminiscent of a quasi-jazz waltz.

The composition transports the listener to a tranquil Chinese garden, where cherry blossoms gently sway in the breeze and fragrant flowers fill the air. The melody dances playfully, painting a vivid picture of nature awakening from its winter slumber. The syncopated rhythm adds a touch of liveliness and whimsy, infusing the piece with a sense of joy and spontaneity.

Chinese Spring invites the listener to embrace the serenity of the season, as well as the vibrant energy that comes with the blooming of nature. The soft and gentle nature of the composition creates a calming atmosphere, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in the beauty of the moment.

As the piece unfolds, it incorporates elements of quasi-jazz waltz, infusing the traditional Chinese-inspired melodies with a subtle modern twist. The rhythmic interplay between the melody and the syncopated accompaniment creates a lively and captivating atmosphere, evoking a sense of celebration and the spirit of springtime festivities.

The composition, with its light and soft character, pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of China while embracing a contemporary musical sensibility. It captures the essence of a season of renewal and growth, encapsulating the beauty and optimism that comes with the arrival of spring.

Chinese Spring serves as a musical tribute to the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, inviting the listener to experience the enchantment of a new beginning and the timeless beauty of a season filled with promise.