Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Timothy Loest
Grade 0.5
Publisher: FJH Music Company
This gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He who commanded 250 ships and 28,000 men a century before Columbus set sail for the New World. Experience a captivating pentatonic melody immersed in vivid orchestration and colorful percussion writing. An exceptional choice for your next concert and a perfect launch pad to multicultural discovery.
This spectacular arrangement features four movements from Tchaikovsky's famous Album for the Young. Opening with the endearing Morning Prayer, the piece then moves into the lighthearted waltz, The Hurdy-Gurdy Man. The beautiful Sweet Dream sets the stage for the delightful last movement, March of the Wooden Soldiers. Remarkably faithful to the original while also quite accessible to younger students! (6:30) https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWyCCVwxY9A
