Waltz of the Rhinoceroses, Op. 154 by Samuel Wellman Sheet Music for Piano Solo at Sheet Music Direct
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Waltz of the Rhinoceroses, Op. 154 Digital Sheet Music
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Waltz of the Rhinoceroses, Op. 154
by Samuel Wellman Piano Solo - Digital Sheet Music

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I have composed numerous waltzes, as I have an affinity for them, especially if they have unique interest. The opening of this waltz is based on a snippet of material I heard in a beginning ballet class many years ago. The idea repeated many times, to the point of annoyance. I thought, now that A# in bar 2, bulling its way into E minor, is trouble waiting to happen. And indeed, trouble comes. This section appears several times, in different minor keys, alternating with contrasting sections, like a rondo. Every time the A# (or its transposed equivalent) is played, various harmonic disasters occur, growing more intense as the piece progresses. As for the title, I like the word 'rhinoceros.' I played the piece for some of them, and they liked it well enough.

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