Piano - Digital Download SKU: LV.9439 Composed by Warwick Williams. Ballroom dancing, Costume balls, Dance parties, Courtship, Balconies. Lester S. Levy Collection. 13 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.9439). Casino Lancers. by Warwick Williams. [Founded on numerous popular melodies]. Published 1905 by Francis, Day & Hunter, 142 Charing Cross Road in London. Composition of five da capo movements and extended codas with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Ballroom dancing, Costume balls, Dance parties, Courtship, Balconies. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

B-Flat Trumpet Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1368479 By Goran Bregovic. By serbian folk song. Arranged by Zoran Radanovic. Folk,Patriotic,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. Individual part. 2 pages. Zoran Radanovic #952810. Published by Zoran Radanovic (A0.1368479). This arrangement is very famous serbian folk song for Bb trumpet solo. Ovaj aranzman je za solo Bb trubu.Ederlezi is a popular traditional folk song of the Romani people in the Balkans. The song got its name from Ederlezi, which is a festival[1] celebrating the return of springtime, especially by the Romani people of the Balkans, and elsewhere around the world. Ederlezi is the Romani name for the Feast of Saint George. It is celebrated on 6 May [O.S. 23 April] (occurring approximately 40 days after the spring equinox),[2]. The various Balkan spellings (Herdeljez, Erdelezi) are variants of the Turkish Hıdırellez. Versions The song is featured on Bijelo Dugme's 1988 album Ćiribiribela under the title �urđevdan (St. George's Day). Goran Bregović, the frontman of Bijelo Dugme, wrote the Serbo-Croatian lyrics. Bregović also recorded a version with Greek lyrics, titled Του Αη Γιώ�γη (Tou Ai Giorgi, Saint George's), with Greek singer Alkistis Protopsalti in 1991.[3] The Greek lyrics are credited to Lina Nikolakopoulou. Bregović also worked with Turkish singer Sezen Aksu on her album titled Düğün ve Cenaze (A Wedding and a Funeral) featuring a version with Turkish lyrics, titled (Hıdrellez) in 1997. The lyrics were adapted by Aksu and Pakize Barışta. Finally, together with Polish singer Kayah he also recorded a version with Polish lyrics, titled Nie ma, nie ma ciebie. Bulgarian group Ku-Ku Band, with lead singer Slavi Trifonov, released the song on several albums with Bulgarian lyrics, titled Гергьовден (Gergyovden, St. George's Day); Serbo-Bulgarian lyrics, titled Свети Георги (Sveti Georgi, St. George); and Romani-Serbo-Bulgarian lyrics, titled Erdelezi. The band Beirut, Italian saxophonist Daniele Sepe, and the Boston-based band Bury Me Standing also do covers of Ederlezi. The Gypsy Rebels of Toronto, Ontario also cover the song, featuring the vocals of Micheal T. Butch and his band. Kroke released a version of the song as well. A Bosnian version was released by the folk-punk musical group No Smoking Orchestra on their 2007 album Time of the Gypsies, Punk Opera. A beatbox/trip version was released by French band Plume Tribu on their 2010 album Le Chainon Manquant. In popular culture Goran Bregović's version titled Ederlezi (Scena Djurdjevdana Na Rijeci) was famously used in Emir Kusturica's movie Time of the Gypsies.[1] It was performed by the Macedonian singer Vaska Jankovska.[4] Ederlezi (Scena Djurdjevdana Na Rijeci) also appeared in the movie Borat, although it has no connection to the authentic music of Kazakhstan. The text in brackets in Serbo-Croatian means: The scene of �urđevdan on the river, a description of a �urđevdan celebration on a river in the movie Time of the Gypsies where that song was used. Sacha Baron Cohen's movie does not have a �urđevdan river scene.[5][6] In both soundtrack albums – Time of the Gypsies and Stereophonic Musical Listenings That Have Been Origin in Moving Film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan – it was credited to Goran Bregović, although he is not the author nor the singer of the song on these albums. However, he arranged the song. A.I. Rising (2018), a Serbian science fiction film, was originally entitled Ederlezi Rising. A portion of Ederlezi (Scena Djurdjevdana Na Rijeci) was also featured in Lazy Square's (or Lenivko Kvadratjić) unofficial Russian art film reimagining of The Simpsons popular opening sequence couch gag.[7][8] Lyrics

Ukulele - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1400434 Composed by John Meola Lindhorst & Irving King. Arranged by John Meola Lindhorst. Folk,Singer/Songwriter,Standards,Traditional. Score (Chords/Lyrics). 3 pages. John Meola Lindhorst #983630. Published by John Meola Lindhorst (A0.1400434). You have just come across the perfect closing song for your ukulele club gatherings.Show Me the Way to Go Home is a popular song written in 1925 by the English songwriting team Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly using the pseudonym Irving King. They self-published the sheet music and it became a big success, selling over 2 million copies. The song has been recorded and performed by a multitude of musicians over the past 99 years.“Home, Sweet Home� is an original song written by John Meola Lindhorst in 2024 as a partner song to “Show Me the Way to Go Home�. This special version was arranged for the Rock River Strummers, a popular ukulele group in Oregon, Illinois. John Meola Lindhorst’s arrangement is an easy-to-read format for voice and Baritone Ukulele. The chord charts are conveniently placed where needed, making the accompaniment easy to play for all skill levels. This “extended� version features each song individually before the partner song section is presented. This arrangement has become the “ultimate closing song� for many popular ukulele clubs worldwide.

French Horn Duet Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.552412 Composed by Leo Delibes (1836-1891). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Holiday,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #6342693. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.552412). Duo of the flowers from Lakme, Act I. A popular wedding selection. Leo Delibes (1836-1891) was a French composer of the Romantic period best known for his ballets and operas. He was a child prodigy and began composing music at the age of seven. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where he developed a mastery of the symphonic form and wrote several pieces for the orchestra. His works for the stage are among the most popular and beloved of the Romantic era, including the ballets Coppélia and Sylvia, and the opera Lakmé.Delibes was a pioneer in the use of orchestral color and instrumental effects to enhance the dramatic narrative of his works. His works are often praised for their lyricism, graceful melodies, and colorful orchestrations. His music is considered to be a bridge between the grandiose and romantic works of the French composers before him, such as Gounod and Berlioz, and the more intimate and melodic style of composers like Debussy and Ravel.Delibes’ influence can be heard in the works of later composers such as Stravinsky and Prokofiev, and his music continues to be performed and enjoyed today. His contributions to music history are significant, and his works remain beloved masterpieces of the Romantic era.Léo Delibes' opera Lakmé is an opera in three acts. It was first performed in 1883 at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris. The libretto was written by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. The story is set in British-occupied India and tells the story of a young Indian girl, Lakmé, who is in love with a British officer, Gerald. The story follows the couple's romantic journey, as well as the obstacles they face from Lakmé's father and the British military. The opera is best known for its beautiful score, which includes the famous aria The Flower Duet as well as the duet Lakmé! The Bell Song. The opera has been performed in opera houses all over the world and is considered one of Delibes' most popular works.The Duo des Fleurs, composed by French composer Léo Delibes, is a ballet pas de deux from the ballet Lakme, Act I. It is a beloved masterpiece of the Romantic period and is often performed as a standalone piece in many ballet performances. The piece is typically danced by two female ballet dancers and is known for its playful and lighthearted nature. The music consists of a melody that alternates between the two dancers and is often accompanied by a lighthearted waltz. The music has a strong sense of unity and connection between the two dancers, which is enhanced by the use of the same melody. The piece also features a beautiful soaring coda that gives it a sense of grandeur and beauty. The Duo des Fleurs is an exquisite piece of music and an enduring classic of the ballet repertoire.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: LV.17992 Composed by Ch. Czerny. Courtship & love, Dwellings, Couples, Shaking hands, Arrows. Lester S. Levy Collection. 5 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.17992). Air in Mozart's Zauberflote. O Dolce Concento. No. 8. Series title Popular Airs in [the] form of easy Rondos. Composed and fingered for the Piano Forte by Ch. Czerny. Published [n.d.] by G. Willig Jr. in Baltimore. Composition of sectional with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Courtship & love, Dwellings, Couples, Shaking hands, Arrows. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1389155 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by SilverTonalities. Baroque,Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period. Score. 41 pages. SilverTonalities #972684. Published by SilverTonalities (A0.1389155). Moonlight Sonata and Friends Beginner Piano CollectionPopular Classics for Beginner Pianists by SilverTonalities!With Letter Names embedded in Noteheads to enable Beginner Pianists to read Music quickly and accurately!PREVIEW, pages 1-2ARIOSO BWV 156, is a Cantata written by the famous German Baroque Composer Johann Sebastian Bach in 1729. A Cantata is a Vocal composition with an Instrumental Accompaniment typically in several Movements and often including a Choir, pages 3-6HUNGARIAN DANCE NUMBER 6 by the German Romantic Composer, Johannes Brahms, originates from a set of 21 Pieces on a Hungarian Theme completed in 1879, pages 7-9REVERIE L68 is a delicate, gentle and “dreamy� Piano Solo Piece which was written in 1890 by the popular French Impressionistic/Romantic Era Composter, Claude Debussy, pages 10-12MARCH OF THE PRIESTS from the famous Austrian Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 2 Act Opera “The Magic Flute� K260 (Die Zauberflote), which premiered in 1791 and contains Masonic Ritual Elements as well as Fairy Tale themes, pages 13-15ROMEO AND JULIET is an Overture Fantasy by the Russian Romantic Era Composer, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Based on William Shakespeare’s famous Play “Romeo and Juliet�, it premiered in Moscow in 1870, pages 16-19PAS DES FLEURS (Dance of the Flowers) is known as the “Grand Waltz� from the 1867 Ballet “Naila� by the French Romantic Composer, Leo Delibes, pages 20-23HORNPIPE from the famous German Baroque Composer, George Friedrich Handel’s, “Water Music�, is from a collection of 3 Orchestral Suites which premiered in 1717, pages 24-26MOONLIGHT SONATA 1ST MOVEMENT Theme, from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Number 14 In C Sharp Minor Opus 27, Number 2, which was written in 1801 and dedicated to his student, Countess Giulietta Guicciardi, pages 27-30PAVANE OF A SLEEPING BEAUTY (Pavane de le Belle au bois dormant) was written by the French 19th Century Composer, Maurice Ravel, and is the first Piece from his popular “Mother Goose Suite�, pages 31-33THE GLADIATOR MARCH was written in 1886 by the American Composer John Philip Sousa while he was serving as the leader of the United States Marine Corps Band, pages 34-36WHERE THE LEMON TREES BLOOM (Wo die Zitronen Bluhen), Opus 364 written by the Austrian Composer Johann Strauss Junior in 1874, pages 37-39.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: LV.10550 Arranged by Edward St. Quentin. Placards, Portraits, Caricatures, Painters. Lester S. Levy Collection. 10 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.10550). A Festive Night. Lancers [Introducing numerous popular melodies, including, We've Been Touching 'Em Up a Bit, They're a Coming on Again, What Will Your Answer Be? etc. Arranged by Edward St. Quentin. Published 1896 by Howard & Co., Music Publishers & Printers, 16 West 27th St. in London. Composition of five sectional movements with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Placards, Portraits, Caricatures, Painters. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549685 Composed by Tcahikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 13 pages. Jmsgu3 #3520287. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549685). Duration: ca. 1:42, 52 measures, Score: 7 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 4 pages. A popular Christmas favorite from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact. Education First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five. The Five The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials. Western Techniques More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature. Influences Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764698 Composed by Traditional Japanese Folk Song. Arranged by James Pybus. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,Wedding,World. 11 pages. James Pybus #4628409. Published by James Pybus (A0.764698). Sakura Sakura (Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms), also known as Sakura, is a traditional Japanese folk song depicting spring, the season of cherry blossoms. Contrary to popular belief, the song did not originate in ancient times; it was a popular, urban melody of the Edo period and was adopted as a piece for beginning koto students in the Tokyo Academy of Music Collection of Japanese Koto Music issued in 1888 (in English) by the Department of Education. The song has been popular since the Meiji period, and the lyrics in their present form were attached then. It is often sung in international settings as a song representative of Japan. This setting for SSAB or SSSB Clarinet Quartet serves as a relaxing, contrasting recital piece. The duration is 4:38. Please contact me at james.pybus56@gmail.com.

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.4693 Composed by J. P. Skelly. Mothers & children, Love, Time. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4693). The Immensely Popular Song. A Boy's Best Friend is His Mother. Music by J.P. Skelly. Published 1883 by T.B. Harms & Co., 18 East 22nd St. in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Mothers & children, Love, Time. First line reads Whilte plodding on our way, the toilsome road of life.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: LV.22605 Composed by Ch. Grobe. Civil War--Union. Lester S. Levy Collection. 6 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.22605). The Army Grand March. Introducing the popular Melody Glory, Hallelujah, and Hail to the Chief. By Ch. Grobe. Published 1861 by Oliver Ditson & Co., 277 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of sectional with piano instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Civil War--Union. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Bassoon,Clarinet,Double Bass,Flute,Horn,Oboe,Percussion - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1353773 Composed by Erik Satie. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century. 27 pages. RayThompsonMusic #938540. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1353773). Arranged double wind quintet/bass and optional percussion.Background info:Parade is a ballet choreographed by Leonide Massine, with music by Erik Satie and a one-act scenario by Jean Cocteau. The ballet was composed in 1916–17 for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. The ballet premiered on Friday, May 18, 1917, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, with costumes and sets designed by Pablo Picasso, choreography by Léonide Massine (who danced), and the orchestra conducted by Ernest Ansermet.The ballet was remarkable for several reasons. It was the first collaboration between Satie and Picasso, and also the first time either of them had worked on a ballet, thus making it the first time either collaborated with Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes.The plot of Parade incorporated and was inspired by popular entertainments of the period, such as Parisian music-halls and American silent-films.Much of the settings used in Parade's plot occurred outside of the formal Parisian theater, depicting the streets of Paris.The plot reproduces various elements of everyday life such as the music hall and fairground.Before Parade, the use of popular entertainment materials was considered unsuitable for the elite world of the ballet.The plot of Parade composed by Cocteau includes the failed attempt of a troupe of performers to attract audience members to view their show.Some of Picasso's Cubist costumes were in solid cardboard, allowing the dancers only a minimum of movement.The score contained several noise-making instruments (typewriter, foghorn, an assortment of bottles, pistol, and so on), which had been added by Cocteau (somewhat to the dismay of Satie).It is supposedthat such additions by Cocteau showed his eagerness to create a succès de scandale, comparable to that of Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps which had been premiered by the Ballets Russes some years before, and caused no less scandal.Although Parade was quite revolutionary, bringing common street entertainments to the elite, being scorned by audiences and being praised by critics,nonetheless many years later Stravinsky could still pride himself in never having been topped in the matter of succès de scandale.The ragtime contained in Parade would later be adapted for piano solo and attained considerable success as a separate piano piece.The finale is a rapid ragtime dance in which the whole cast [makes] a last desperate attempt to lure the audience in to see their showThe premiere of the ballet resulted in a number of scandals. One faction of the audience booed, hissed, and was very unruly, nearly causing a riot before they were drowned out by enthusiastic applause.Many of their objections were focused on Picasso's cubist design, which was met with cries of sale boche. Petite Fille Americaine  (Young American Girl) is no 2 in the ballet, and includes some of the odd percussion : typewriter and gunshots, in addition to normal orchestral perc.It also includes the Ragtime Dance which became very popular in it's own right.The piece can be performed without percussion....but the percussion gives it an extra something!!

Piano and voice (solo and SATB chorus) - Digital Download SKU: LV.4556 Composed by Fred Ter Linden. Homesickness, Nostalgia. Lester S. Levy Collection. 4 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.4556). Popular Compositions by Fred Ter Linden. Sunny Land Beyond the Sea. Words by Arthur W. French. Music by Fred Ter Linden. Published 1876 by E.H. Harding, 288 Bowery in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice (solo and satb chorus) instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Homesickness, Nostalgia. First line reads Sunny land beyond the sea, home of childhood's happy days.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe 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.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Instrumental Duet Bassoon,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.552407 Composed by Leo Delibes (1836-1891). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Holiday,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #6342571. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.552407). Duo of the flowers from Lakme, Act I. A popular wedding selection.Leo Delibes (1836-1891) was a French composer of the Romantic period best known for his ballets and operas. He was a child prodigy and began composing music at the age of seven. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where he developed a mastery of the symphonic form and wrote several pieces for the orchestra. His works for the stage are among the most popular and beloved of the Romantic era, including the ballets Coppélia and Sylvia, and the opera Lakmé.Delibes was a pioneer in the use of orchestral color and instrumental effects to enhance the dramatic narrative of his works. His works are often praised for their lyricism, graceful melodies, and colorful orchestrations. His music is considered to be a bridge between the grandiose and romantic works of the French composers before him, such as Gounod and Berlioz, and the more intimate and melodic style of composers like Debussy and Ravel.Delibes’ influence can be heard in the works of later composers such as Stravinsky and Prokofiev, and his music continues to be performed and enjoyed today. His contributions to music history are significant, and his works remain beloved masterpieces of the Romantic era.Léo Delibes' opera Lakmé is an opera in three acts. It was first performed in 1883 at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris. The libretto was written by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. The story is set in British-occupied India and tells the story of a young Indian girl, Lakmé, who is in love with a British officer, Gerald. The story follows the couple's romantic journey, as well as the obstacles they face from Lakmé's father and the British military. The opera is best known for its beautiful score, which includes the famous aria The Flower Duet as well as the duet Lakmé! The Bell Song. The opera has been performed in opera houses all over the world and is considered one of Delibes' most popular works.The Duo des Fleurs, composed by French composer Léo Delibes, is a ballet pas de deux from the ballet Lakme, Act I. It is a beloved masterpiece of the Romantic period and is often performed as a standalone piece in many ballet performances. The piece is typically danced by two female ballet dancers and is known for its playful and lighthearted nature. The music consists of a melody that alternates between the two dancers and is often accompanied by a lighthearted waltz. The music has a strong sense of unity and connection between the two dancers, which is enhanced by the use of the same melody. The piece also features a beautiful soaring coda that gives it a sense of grandeur and beauty. The Duo des Fleurs is an exquisite piece of music and an enduring classic of the ballet repertoire.

E-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549690 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #3520445. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549690). Duration: ca. 1:42, 52 measures, Score: 7 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 4 pages. A popular Christmas favorite from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact. Education First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five. The Five The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials. Western Techniques More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature. Influences Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season.