Composer

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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Waltz

Average_duration

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13:47

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's 'Characteristic Waltzes (4), Op. 22' is a set of four waltzes composed in 1899. The work was premiered on May 11, 1899, at St. James's Hall in London, with the composer conducting. The first waltz, marked "Moderato," is characterized by a lilting melody in the strings, accompanied by a gentle, rocking rhythm in the lower instruments. The second waltz, marked "Allegro," is more lively and playful, with a syncopated melody that dances above a sprightly accompaniment. The third waltz, marked "Andantino," is more subdued, with a melancholy melody that is passed between the strings and woodwinds. The final waltz, marked "Allegro vivace," is the most energetic of the set, with a lively, syncopated melody that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The 'Characteristic Waltzes' showcase Coleridge-Taylor's skill in orchestration, with each waltz featuring a different combination of instruments and textures. The composer's use of syncopation and rhythmic variety adds a sense of playfulness and energy to the work, while the more subdued third waltz provides a moment of introspection and contrast. Overall, the 'Characteristic Waltzes (4), Op. 22' is a charming and well-crafted work that showcases Coleridge-Taylor's skill as a composer and orchestrator.

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