Waltz of the Harlequins
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Scored for 6 C flutes. Waltz of the Harlequins is an original piece- The
Harlequin is the best-known of the comic servant characters from the Italian
commedia dell'arte- popularised in Paris in the 16thc. The Harlequin is
characterized by his checkered costume. Their role is that of a
light-hearted, nimble, and astute servant, Harlequin inherits his physical
agility and his trickster qualities, as well as his name, from a mischievous
"devil" character in medieval passion plays. This concert piece
written in waltz time (almost 1 in a bar)is playful and light, and represents
the characters escapades. It is in ternary for in Concert E minor with the
middle section in C major before returning to the opening them and coda. It
has been set to intermediate although some parts an early intermediate player
would manage. The whole score in on the youtube link for you to assess. The
full score is 12 pages- parts are 3,each- 3mins 30 in length and the price is
for full score and all parts. Ideal for concert, recital, production,
Halloween, Fantasy themes, Folklore etc. or something different to the
repertoire.
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