Breathe new life into a charming Romantic classic with our meticulously crafted arrangement of Charles Dancla's 'Rigodon' Op. 206, now for Solo Violin and String Orchestra. This vibrant single-movement dance piece, originally for violin and piano and likely published around 1896, is thoughtfully expanded to bring its elegant melodies and lively character to the full string ensemble.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Solo Violin & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
- Difficulty: Intermediate Solo Violin, Intermediate String Orchestra (all parts accessible for developing ensembles)
- Composer: Charles Dancla (1817-1907)
- Arranger: Paul Wood
- Style: Romantic, Dance
- Fidelity: This arrangement preserves Dancla's original violin solo line, while enriching the accompaniment with the expressive colours and textures of a full string orchestra.
- Historical Context: Dedicated to Émile Cousin (1847-1906), a distinguished French violinist, pedagogue, and founder of the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles. Cousin was a pupil of Dancla himself, highlighting the significant pedagogical lineage and mutual respect between these prominent figures in French violin history.
- Contents: PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.
Breathe new life into a charming Romantic classic with our meticulously crafted arrangement of Charles Dancla's 'Rigodon' Op. 206, now for Solo Violin and String Orchestra. This vibrant single-movement dance piece, originally for violin and piano and likely published around 1896, is thoughtfully expanded to bring its elegant melodies and lively character to the full string ensemble.
