Dances from Around the World Early Intermediate/Intermediate Level Composer Showcase Composer

Composer: Christos Tsitsaros
Instrument: Piano/Keyboard

Song List:
Waltz
Gypsy Dance
Little Mazurka
Norwegian Dance
Cossack Dance
Menuet Pastoral
Siciliana

Description:
Each of the seven solos is a dance written in a specific “nationalistic” Romantic style. Tsitsaros' lyrical talent and superb compositional skills are especially on display in “Siciliana,” a piece conceived in the cantabile Italian style, and “Waltz,” which features a haunting melody inspired by Tchaikovsky's lyrical style. Other titles include: Menuet Pastoral • Norwegian Dance • Little Mazurka • Gypsy Dance • Cossack Dance.
Difficulty: Early to Mid-Intermediate