Nutcracker Suite, Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy (string quartet)

Title: Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, from Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a

Composer: Pyotr Tchaikovsky, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Viola; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: The Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy is a highlight from Tchaikovsky’s seasonal favorite. The big introductory harp solo has been omitted in this arrangement.

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

Arabian Dance

Overture miniature

Trepak