It was composed in 1882, inspired by the Cercle des Patineurs or Rink of Skaters at the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. The introduction to the waltz can be likened to the poise of a skater, and the rapid runs invoke scenes of a wintry atmosphere. Bells were added for good measure to complete the winter scenery.
Date of composition | 1882 |
Type | Waltz |
Tonality | A Major |
Catalogue | Op. 183 |
Instruments | Orchestra - or piano |
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Émile Waldteufel: Les Patineurs en la majeur, Op. 183 Émile Waldteufel: Les Patineurs in la maggiore, Op. 183 Émile Waldteufel: Les Patineurs A-dur, Op. 183 |
Extrait du concert "Joie sur Terre" de L'Orchestre Symphonique des Musiciens du Monde et de L' Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Joliette dirigé par Georges-Étienne d'Entremont avec les danseurs de l'École de danse Arthur Murray, Christopher Panasuc et Amber Copeland Excerpt of the "Joie To The World" concert with the Montreal Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra and L' Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Joliette conduct by Georges-Étienne d'Entremont with the Star Dancers of Arthur Murray's dance school, Christopher Panasuc and Amber Copeland
Ungarisches Staatsorchester unter Leitung von János Ferencsik.
Les Patineurs, Op. 183, "The Skater's Waltz" Composer: Emile Waldteufel (1837-1915) Performer: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957)
Les Patineurs or The Skaters or Die Schlittschuhläufer Op. 183, is a waltz by Émile Waldteufel (1837 - 1915). Known in English as The Skaters' Waltz, it was composed in 1882 and was inspired by the Cercle des Patineurs or 'Rink of Skaters' at the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. His introduction to the waltz can be likened to the poise of a skater and the glissando notes invoke scenes of a wintry atmosphere. The other themes that follow are graceful and swirling, as if to depict a ring of skaters in their glory. Bells were also added for good measure to complete the winter scenery. Conductor: Alfred Walter Orchestra: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra