China Doll [Alf:36-A875799]

The year 1951 was very productive for Leroy Anderson. For a recording project with Decca records in June of that year he composed a number of his most popular pieces, many of which were played for the first time in these sessions, including CHINA DOLL. The term "china doll" does not refer to the current nation of China nor make any historical reference to the country, but rather the term refers to a children's doll made out of glazed porcelain. China dolls were hugely popular between 1850 and 1890, and many examples may be seen in museums worldwide. Instrumentation:2+Picc.2.2.2: (3SAX-AAT): 4.3.3.1: Perc(3-4): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set): Pno Cond Sc in set.