by Edvard Grieg, arr. Brain Blume
12-13 players
Instrumentation: Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Chimes, 2 vibraphones, 3 marimbas—(2) low A, (1) low C, 4 timpani, Double bass*, Bass drum, Cymbals (3 suspended cymbals, ride cymbal), Accessories (finger cymbals, triangle, windchimes)
Composed by Edvard Grieg, Anitra’s Dance is preceded by In the Hall of the Mountain King in the famous Peer Gynt Suite. Originally scored for strings and triangle, and with a great deal of pizzicato playing in the strings, it allowed for a fairly seamlessly transfer to the idiom of percussion ensemble. The timbral palette is expanded by the addition of several nonpitched percussion instruments, and some of the melodic material has been enhanced by arpeggiated harmonies and rapid scalar passages, particularly in the marimba voice. The result is a lovely classical adaptation that can serve as a quiet programming contrast.
Anitra's Dance comes as a full, bound score and includes a CD-ROM containing individual parts and a recording.
