Dance of the Jesters, from The Snow Maiden – Rimsky-Korsakov (violin cello duo)

Title: Dance of the Jesters, from the opera The Snow Maiden

Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: Immediately recognizable to music lovers by its characteristic melodies, the Dance of the Jesters is an excellent piece for celebratory events or light concerts. The music is challenging to play, but well worth the effort. The audio sample includes both themes.