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. This exclusive Southern band edition by Mark Rogers reintroduces Anderson's enchanting work to new generations of audiences.
- Vendor:
- Hal Leonard
- Composer:
- Leroy Anderson/arr. R. Mark Rogers
- EAN:
- 9781638875536
- ISBN:
- 1638875537
- Instrumentation:
- Score
- Minimum Order Quantity:
- 1
- Pages:
- 24
- UPC:
- 196288086352
- Format:
- Softcover. Full Score
- Subtitle:
- for Band. Southern Music Band
- Original Currency:
- USD