In my previous post, we heard the overture, which can be thought of as the opening credits for a movie. Now, we will delve in to the Christmas party scene.
In the dance below, Clara's brother and a group of boys perform the soldier's march. Notice the steady beat, delightful rhythm, and the use of trumpets to create a scene as if real soldiers in red coats were marching through town.
The Nutcracker Suite - II. Danses Caractéristiques- Marche
Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
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