David Farquhar (1928-2007) : Ring Round the Moon, Short Suite from incidental music (1953 arr. 1975) @RoddersClassical

Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

I. Tango 0:00
II. Polka 3:40
III. Waltz 5:15
IV. Two-Step 7:40
V. Introduction and Waltz 9:55
VI. Finale 13:10
Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kenneth Young.

The original nine movement suite for small orchestra can be heard at youtube.com/watch?v=X4hcTgau5rs

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