This famous violin showpiece sounds great as a full orchestra work! Although written by Italian Vittorio Monti, this well-loved work is regularly played by Gypsy orchestras throughout Hungary, Romania and Eastern Europe. The csardas is a Hungarian dance originating from the music played in the csarda, a tavern in farming villages. There are two sections; a slow lassu section and a fast friss ("fresh") section, creating a piece rich in flavor with equal portions of lyricism and technical brilliance.

The classic band march, first played in 1904, is finally available for full orchestra! Based on Norwegian folksongs, the melodies in this piece are played by all sections, moving from the winds to the strings and sometimes doubled. The fanfares in the brass add a very regal sound. The strings will enjoy the beautiful phrases in both melody and countermelody roles. This is a fine addition to the orchestra repertoire!