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[DisneyChris]

Been everywhere online, and on iTunes, and cannot figure out the names of all of the pieces of classical music used in the 1935 Silly Symphony Music Land. They are pieces of music that everyone is familiar with, but where they come from is not common knowlege. I know that the "Ride of the Valkyries" is used during the battle scene, and that the "Bridal Chorus" aka "Here Comes the Bride" closes the cartoon, but what about the waltz that is played when we first visit the Land of Symphony, and what about the peppy little song that plays as the little girl violyn and the little boy tuba run through the castle courtyard. If anyone can name these tunes I would be greatful. Also, if the jazz music played in the cartoon was not just music writen specifically for the cartoon itself, if you could name those songs as well I would also appreciate it. Thanks.

[DisneyChris]

I figured out the name of the first song, Minuet in G by Bach. Now all i need to find out is the song from the garden scene. Anyone out there a classical music expert??

[angiehashemi]

DisneyChris, on 11 April 2010 - 11:19 PM, said:

I figured out the name of the first song, Minuet in G by Bach. Now all i need to find out is the song from the garden scene. Anyone out there a classical music expert??

My husband knows a lot of classical stuff. He listens to classical all the time. I don't think I have a copy of Silly Symphonies that I could view to see which song you are talking about. Is there some place where that section is on-line somewhere? If it is on you-tube or something, then I might be able to help you out.

[Jay]

angiehashemi, on 12 April 2010 - 04:12 PM, said:

Is there some place where that section is on-line somewhere? If it is on you-tube or something, then I might be able to help you out.

[Joseph]

DisneyChris, on 11 April 2010 - 11:19 PM, said:

I figured out the name of the first song, Minuet in G by Bach. Now all i need to find out is the song from the garden scene. Anyone out there a classical music expert??

I know that part of the chase scene in the garden is a popular tune from the 1880's called "Peekaboo".

[angiehashemi]

I will play it for my husband tonight when he comes home and see if he recognizes it.

[angiehashemi]

Sorry! My husband only recognized the first piece that you have already figured out, the Minuet by Bach. Hope someone else might be able to help!

[scottlens]

I believe the name of the remaining unidentified piece is the Gavotte No. 2 from the opera Rosine, ou L'épouse abandonnée by Gossec.