After a vigorous, syncopated orchestral tutti, the first theme is announced in the solo oboe, accompanied by a steady eighth-note ostinato. Playful interjections are stated in the flute and bassoon. The

Gorb in top form. Three traditional Cretan dances and a spectacular trip down the Samaria Gorge provide a vivid, infectious mixture of raw energy, breathtaking atmosphere, gripping theatre and heart

This delightful and bubbling work is an exuberant dance that exudes expressive feelings of unbridled joy. Even the broad and sustained song melody is supported by playfully crisp rhythmic figures reflective

Originally written for orchestra, Danzon No. 2 has enjoyed significant popularity on performance programs everywhere. The danzon itself was Cuban-born, from a natural synthesis of Spanish, British,