Dances in the Madhouse
David Leisner
About this work:
Now considered a classic of the repertoire, a dance suite with Tango Solitaire, Waltz for the Old Folks, Ballad for the Lonely and Samba!. Inspired by a lithograph by early 20th-century American George Bellows depicting a social dance in an insane asylum. Published by Merion Music/Theodore
Presser Co.
Year composed: 1982
Duration: 00:12:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Violin, 1 Guitar (Classical/Acoustic)
Instrumentation notes: For flute or violin and guitar.