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Characteristic Waltzes (4), Op. 22: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

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Characteristic Waltzes (4), Op. 22: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

Characteristic Waltzes (4), Op. 22: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

By Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) composed FOUR CHARACTERISTIC WALTZES, Op. 22 in 1899. Full of wonderful orchestral colors and rhythmic vitality, each of the four waltzes showcases varied scenes. Movements: 1. Valse bohémienne (evokes the spirited freedom of Bohemian life); 2. Valse rustique (offers a pastoral charm, reminiscent of rustic dances); 3. Valse de la Reine (exudes regal elegance, reflecting its title); 4. Valse mauresque (incorporates exotic motifs, reflecting Coleridge-Taylor's interest in diverse musical cultures). Instrumentation: 2+1(Picc).2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2-3): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Reprint edition.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 605258796219
SKU: 36-A532802
Instrumentation: 2+1(Picc).2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2-3): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a British composer of mixed heritage whose work bridged Victorian and early modern musical worlds. He studied at the Royal College of Music in London and earned recognition for his large-scale choral works, orchestral music, and art songs that drew on African American spirituals and the musical traditions of cultures beyond Western Europe. His openness to diverse musical idioms was unusual for his era and reflected both his personal background and his artistic curiosity.

Coleridge-Taylor's orchestral music combines lyrical invention with sophisticated harmonic language and vivid orchestration. He worked productively across genres, and his instrumental works remain accessible entry points for orchestras seeking repertoire that balances romantic sensibility with structural clarity and genuine orchestral color.

Why we love this

These four waltzes offer a refreshing alternative to the standard Viennese waltz canon. Each movement has a distinct character and orchestral personality, giving section leaders and soloists room to shine while maintaining the propulsive elegance that makes waltzes so satisfying to perform. The orchestration sparkles without requiring virtuosic precision from every stand, making this an excellent choice for orchestras that want to showcase color and musicianship rather than technical fireworks.

What to expect

A musical journey through four distinct worlds: bohemian spontaneity, pastoral simplicity, courtly grandeur, and exotic mystery. Coleridge-Taylor's orchestration brings each scene to vivid life through shifting instrumental colors and warm harmonic progressions, creating music that feels both elegant and genuinely alive.

Who it's for

Conductors leading full orchestras at the intermediate to advanced level who want to program engaging, accessible music with genuine substance. These waltzes work well for community orchestras, conservatory ensembles, and school orchestras seeking repertoire that feels both celebratory and musically rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape each waltz's melodic line with a gentle forward momentum; resist the urge to press the tempo. The rhythmic vitality comes from character and phrasing, not speed.
  • Balance the woodwind colors in the first and second waltzes by having the principal players clarify their entrances without overpowering the strings.
  • Give the third waltz time to breathe; its regal quality depends on the conductor allowing the full harmonies to resonate in the ensemble.
  • In the fourth waltz, the exotic motifs need clear articulation from the brass and percussion to sparkle. Coordinate these voices so they enhance rather than muddy the texture.

How to use it

These waltzes work beautifully as a standalone orchestral suite in a concert program, or you can select individual movements to separate longer works. The variety in character across the four movements makes them particularly effective in a concert aimed at introducing audiences to orchestral color and orchestration.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing waltz rhythm across the full orchestra (maintaining the lift in 3/4 time)
  • Recognizing and responding to orchestration changes and instrumental color shifts
  • Balancing melodic material across different instrument families (woodwinds, brass, strings)
  • Sustaining lyrical phrasing while keeping rhythmic precision in waltz time
  • Interpreting stylistic markings that evoke specific scenes and moods

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