Ulysses Kay (Six Dances for String Orchestra)

A colorful set of short pieces with an American touch, Kay's dances for string orchestra were composed in 1954 and exhibit the composer's gift for melodic invention.
I. Schottische
II. Waltz (2:34)
III. Round Dance (6:22)
IV. Polka (9:00)
V. Promenade (11:30)
VI. Galop (16:14)
Performed by Westphalian Symphony Orchestra, Recklinghausen
Conducted by Paul Freeman
This piece is included on a VoxBox recording with works by Still, Coolidge, Piston and Mason: www.amazon.com...
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