Franz Lehár
Gold und Silber
Franz Lehár
Gold und Silber
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Franz Lehár
- Editor Andreas Simbeni
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Symphonic Dimensions Publishing
- Order no. SDP362-25-02
Description:
Gold und Silber (Gold and Silver) is a famous waltz composed by Franz Lehár in 1902. It was written for a high-society ball in Vienna and quickly became a symbol of imperial Austrian elegance and joie de vivre. With its flowing melodies and lively rhythm, the waltz captures the charm of the Viennese operetta era. Although Lehár is best known for operettas like The Merry Widow", Gold und Silber remains one of his most beloved orchestral works and is still frequently performed in classical concerts around the world. In this arrangement by Andreas Simbeni, the work takes on a fresh sonic character that preserves the magic of the original composition while also introducing new musical accents.