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Gold and Silver Waltzes, Op. 79 (Gold und Silber Waltzer): Conductor Score & Parts

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Gold and Silver Waltzes, Op. 79 (Gold und Silber Waltzer): Conductor Score & Parts

Gold and Silver Waltzes, Op. 79 (Gold und Silber Waltzer): Conductor Score & Parts

By Franz Lehar / arr. Tom McCanna

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The GOLD AND SILVER WALTZES, Op. 79, was written by Franz Lehár (1870-1948) at the request of Princess Metternich to compose "something especially fine" for her "Gold und Silber" gala ball, commissioned as a so-called "name waltz," where the title is derived from the important occasion at which the work is premiered, an instrumental concert work intended to set the mood before the dancing began. While the work made little impression on the gala attendees on January 27, 1902, upon publication it became a hit. The present score has been transcribed by Tom McCanna from the original orchestral parts originally published in 1903. Instrumentation: 2(d.Picc).2.2.2: 2Sax(AT, opt): 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 660355013478
SKU: 36-A540402
Instrumentation: 2(d.Picc).2.2.2: 2Sax(AT, opt): 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Franz Lehar

Franz Lehár (1870-1948) was a Hungarian-born composer who became one of the most celebrated operetta composers of the late Romantic era. His gift for melody and orchestration made him a dominant force in European musical theater, though his instrumental works reveal the same sophisticated harmonic language and rhythmic vitality that defined his stage compositions.

Beyond the operetta stage, Lehár composed concert pieces that showcase his mastery of form and orchestration. The Gold and Silver Waltzes exemplifies his ability to craft memorable, danceable melodies within the constraints of a concert work, demonstrating why he remained a fixture in both concert halls and theaters throughout his career.

Why we love this

This is Lehár at his most accessible and crowd-pleasing, yet the orchestration remains sophisticated enough to hold musicians' attention. The work offers conductors a reliable, elegant opener or closer that audiences recognize and appreciate, without requiring the scale or rehearsal investment of a full operetta selection.

What to expect

Graceful and luminous, with the courtly sophistication of Austro-Hungarian ballroom culture. The waltz unfolds in sweeping, lyrical phrases punctuated by dancing rhythms, evoking the glitter and refined leisure of a formal evening where the music sets the tone before the dancing begins.

Who it's for

Chamber orchestras and community orchestras looking for a signature piece that combines elegance with accessibility. Conductors programming pops concerts, gala benefits, or mixed repertoire seasons will find this work instantly appealing to audiences and manageable for musicians of intermediate to advanced skill.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the optional saxophones carefully; they add color in the middle register but can cloud the strings' melodic line if overplayed. Treat them as enhancement rather than foundation.
  • Shape the phrases with the harp to reinforce the waltz's gentle swing; this is not a march, and the three-beat should feel buoyant rather than plodding.
  • The percussion section (timpani and accessories) marks the dance character without overwhelming it. Keep rolls and cymbal swells subservient to the string melody.
  • Secure the saxophone intonation independently before rehearsal with the full ensemble; wind tuning can shift when saxophones blend with a large string section.

How to use it

Open a concert with this work to establish an elegant, welcoming atmosphere; its historical pedigree and immediate memorability make it an ideal first impression. Alternatively, place it as a closer on a mixed program to send audiences home with a spirited, danceable finale that lingers.

Skills your students will build

  • Conducting lilting three-beat patterns that avoid heaviness
  • Balancing multiple woodwind and brass colors with a transparent string foundation
  • Ensemble tuning in a mid-sized orchestral setting with optional instrumental variations
  • Shaping romantic-era melody with period-appropriate phrasing and articulation

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