Finally a follow up to the popular 'Our Man in Paris' from the composer Terry Kenny. This composition combines an Arabian flavor with European swing.
A dashing novelty in the style of Leroy Anderson. Outstanding and powerful, with rich tonal colours in a crisp tempo. A royal piece of music!
The huntsman goes on a holiday and takes it easy.There are no agitated horns, but there is a quiet hunting-motif instead. A few moments later the horns want to sound off again, but they can be coaxed...
The idea for this came when I was reading a critic's review of an opera; the critic quoted an Italian saying: -Prima la Musica- the music comes first! Apologies to Verdi for the tune used in the trio...
An old Spanish dance accompanied by foot stamping provided for Sousa and for Sarasate, who arranged it as a showpiece for his own violin virtuosity. I saw its possibilities as a glittering showpiece f...