Ballet No. 1. Classical

Ballet No. 1. ClassicalComposed in the late 1700s, this ballet is dance music that comes from Joseph Bolognes only surviving opera, LAmont Anonyme. Often compared to Mozart, Bologne's writing is both playful and refined. Originally for chamber orchestra, this arrangement is accessible to younger players while maintaining the spirit and integrity of the piece, creating a gateway for young musicians to the wonderful world of Bolognes music.

In keeping with those descriptions

gets the full ensemble treatment starting at the pick up to bar 10

The performers should take note of the new key (E minor)

Though there are other settings for strings of this beautiful ballad already in print

This arrangement for strings showcases the haunting beauty of Ion Ivanovici's famous melody and will certainly capture the hearts of your orchestra

Perfect for the developing string orchestra

and everyone gets a melody line

opens mysteriously

Bob Lipton composed this playful

"Pictures at an Exhibition"

Your students and audience will be tapping their toes and swinging along to Let it Shine

and the couple dances enthusiastically around it