All six movements of this classic Anderson work have been transcribed from his handwritten manuscript. Premiered by the Boston Pops under the direction of Arthur Fiedler this piece was originally written in 1947 and later revised. Perfect as a suite or each movement can stand alone. (19 - 45) The movements include - I. The Irish Washerwoman II. The Minstrel Boy III. The Rakes of Mallow IV. The Wearing of the Green V. The Last Rose of Summer VI. The Girl I Left Behind Instrumentation includes - 3[1.2/pic.pic] 2 2 2 - 4 3 3 1 - tmp+3perc - hp - str - 1st violin (9) 2nd violin (8) viola (7) cello (6) bass (5). (19 - 45). By Leroy Anderson.
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