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The "Invitation to the Dance," the most brilliant example of dance music yet written, was composed by Weber in 1819, and dedicated to his wife, Caroline.
But after a few performances the pieces from Preciosa and Oberon disappeared; then random cuts were made to the Invitation to the Dance, though this piece had been highly successful in its orchestral version.
Alongside the opera “Der Freischütz”, Weber’s “Invitation to the Dance” in D flat major op. 65 is his most famous work. In the 19th century, Weber’s spirited piece was considered the virtual incarnation of the waltz.
Jun 14, 2024 · After the war, he conducted several single recordings of Weber overtures – “Euryanthe” (with the RAI Orchestra Roma in 1953), “Invitation to Dance” orch. by Berlioz(with the Philharmonia Orchestra in 1958) and “Der Freischütz” (with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1960).
Weber's 'Invitation to the Dance,' originally for solo piano, is best known in an orchestration by Berlioz. However, the conductor Felix Weingartner made an even more colourful arrangement in...
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Invitation to the Dance is a 1956 American dance anthology film consisting of three distinct stories, all starring and directed by Gene Kelly. It was the first film Kelly directed on his own, after co-directing three films with Stanley Donen.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupWeber: Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65 (Orch. Berlioz) · London Symphony Orchestra · Sir Charles MackerrasKaleido...
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