Nutcracker Suite, Arabian Dance (string quartet)

Title: Arabian Dance (Coffee) from the Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a

Composer: Pyotr Tchaikovsky, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Viola; Cello

Printout: 8 pages

Note: Selections from The Nutcracker are popular at holiday gatherings, December weddings, and the like. The exotic themes of the Arabian Dance are an excellent contrast to the standard fare.

Other selections from The Nutcracker ballet are available in arrangements for string quartet:

Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy

Overture miniature

Trepak