Compact Discoveries 73P: Favorite French Waltzes
Series: Compact Discoveries
From: Fred Flaxman
Length: 00:40:51
When you think waltz, Johann Strauss comes to mind, as does Vienna. But French composers have come up with their own unique concept of this famous dance form. Fred Flaxman presents some favorite examples.
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When you think waltz, Johann Strauss comes to mind, as does Vienna. But French composers have come up with their own unique concept of this famous dance form. Fred Flaxman presents some favorite examples.
Transcript
Program 73P (Pledge Program)
"Favorite French Waltzes"
This is a pledge program which requires three live studio pledge breaks. Follow the script for the total program length to come out at 58:36.
Timings & Cues:
Part/Track 1 is 9:42 long, ending with "here's the number to call"
Live Local Break 1 should be 6:00 minutes long
Part/Track 2 is 7:11 long, ending with "here's the number to call"
Live Local Break 2 should be 6:00 minutes long
Part/Track 3 is 8:38 long, ending with "here's the number to call"
Live Local Break 3 should be 6:00 minutes long
Part/Track 4 is 15:05 long, and should finish at 58:36 with end of program
PART 1
MUSIC: Waldteufel: Skaters Waltz, Op. 183 [Musical Heritage Society MHS 11164K, track 5] [under the following] [8:28]
Welcome to Compact Discoveries. I'm your guide Fred Flaxman.
The waltz is so associated with Vienna and with Johann Strauss, Jr., that when...
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