Coleridge-Taylor - Danse Negre (score): PDF download
Arranged for chamber orchestra
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a British composer and conductor, best known for his choral cantatas, collectively titled The Song of Hiawatha. He was descended from African-American slaves, and composed a number of works that were inspired by African music. Danse Negre is the final movement from his African Suite, Op. 35, originally for piano and composed in 1898. It is a lively, joyful and rhythmic work, full of energy and Romantic passion. This arrangement for chamber orchestra aims to create a full orchestral picture from fourteen players, enabling this work to be performed by smaller ensembles without enormous financial constraints.
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, 2 Percussion (Timpani, Cymbals, Triangle), Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass (14 players). More strings can be used as preferred.