Accordion
for | Accordion orchestra |
Musical Editions | Score, Parts |
Item no. | 634733 |
Author / Composer | Camille Saint-Saëns |
Arranger | Foppe Jacobi |
Level | difficult |
Languages | german, english, french, dutch |
Dimensions | 21 × 29.7 cm |
Release year | 2007 |
Publisher / Producer | De Haske |
Producer No. | DHP 1074246 |
ISBN | 9789043128377 |
Danse Macabre, or Dance of Death, is one of the most famous works by Camille Saint-Saëns. The composition is based on the poem of the same name by Henri Cazalis (1840-1909).The dance of death is musically represented with various effects, starting with twelve strokes of the clock - which of course suggest midnight. Then dissonant sounds and a somewhat wistful waltz melody follow. A thematic build-up full of tempo changes leads to an intense majestuoso, which ends abruptly, after which a melancholy farewell melody takes over. This wonderful symphonic poem appeals to everyone’s imagination - as it will in this expert arrangement for accordion orchestra.