Danse Gross-Vater, from The Nutcracker (string trio)

Title: Danse Gross-Vater, from The Nutcracker

Composer: P. I. Tchaikovsky, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2 or Viola; Cello

Printout: 8 pages

Notes: Tchaikovsky uses an antiquated musical style and square four-bar phrases to evoke the image of an aged man, while interjecting short but vigorous figures. The Grandfather’s Dance will add charm and variety to holiday music sets. Alternate parts for violin 2 and viola are included. Both violin parts are playable on flute or oboe by modifying chords.