A ballet based on the Grimm fairy tale “Twelve Dancing Princesses.” The storyline follows the original tale for the most part, though it calls merely for the expulsion of the failed princes rather than for their beheadings. Please write for further information regarding personnel, instrumentation, and score availability.

Audio Files

• 1. Opening Scene (Tambourin)
• 2. 1st Kiss Good-night
• 3. 1st Trip to Fantasy Land
• 4. Orchestra Tunes
• 5. Slow Waltz
• 6. Cha-cha-cha
• 7. Tango
• 8. Swing
• 9. Father’s Angry Lecture
• 10. Entry of 1st Prince
• 11. 2nd Kiss Good-night
• 12. Checking To See if 1st Prince Is Asleep
• 13. 2nd Trip to Fantasy Land
• 14. Round Dance
• 15. Anger at & Expulsion of 1st Prince
• 16. Entry of 2nd Prince
• 17. 3rd Kiss Good-night
• 18. Checking To See if 2nd Prince Is Asleep
• 19. 3rd Trip to Fantasy Land
• 20. Jig
• 21. Anger At 2nd Prince
• 22. Expulsion of 2nd Prince
• 23. Entry of Old Soldier
• 24. 4th Kiss Good-night
• 25. Sneaking Out Again
• 26. 4th Trip to Fantasy Land
• 27. Orchestra Tunes
• 28. Ragtime
• 29. Solving the Mystery
• 30. Finale (Grand Waltz)

Photos from the 19 May 2012 Premiere]

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