Description
Tchaikovsky’s Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker is short, energetic, and instantly recognizable. The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet turns this playful orchestral dance into an arrangement for four bassoons, giving bassoon quartets a fun addition to their repertoire.
Arranged by Yuki Katayama Poole, this version is part of the Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet Editions and is rated moderate difficulty. Great for a holiday performance!
Product details
- Title: Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker
- Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
- Arranger: Yuki Katayama Poole
- Instrumentation: 4 bassoons
- Format: Printed score and parts / PDF
- Publisher: TrevCo Music
- Printed Edition: 3806–67251
- PDF Edition: 73010
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Genre: Classical / chamber music / bassoon quartet / Christmas music
- Series: Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet Editions
- Best use: Holiday concert, recital, studio performance, chamber music program
- Price: $12
Who is this sheet music for?
Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker is a great choice for:
- Bassoon quartets
- College and university bassoon ensembles
- High school bassoon quartets
- Professional bassoonists
- Bassoon teachers and studios
- Student chamber music programs
- Holiday and Christmas concerts
- Recitals and studio performances
- Fans of The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet
Why play it?
Because nothing says “holiday concert” quite like four bassoons playing The Nutcracker.
Tchaikovsky’s Chinese Dance is playful, energetic, and packed with musical character. Four bassoons give the piece a completely different personality while preserving the quick, lively character that makes the original so much fun.
The arrangement is also versatile enough to work beyond the holiday season. Its moderate difficulty and short, energetic character make it an easy addition to a recital, studio concert, or chamber music program.
Get the sheet music
The collection is available from TrevCo Music in both physical and PDF editions.
