The Swan

The swan is the most famous movement from The Carnival of the Animals, usually represented by the cello which emulates the swan elegantly gliding over the water with only its reflection for company. In this arrangement for brass quintet, it is the trombone with its lush tenor sound, that should be played in the style of Tommy Dorsey, that gives the swan its grace. The other instruments accompany the trombone with rolling chords, which represent the feet of the swan hidden beneath the water propelling it along. This powerful melody will leave your hair standing up and a tear in your eye.