By Leroy Anderson (1908-1975). Arranged by Zach Heyde and Frank Tedesco. For Piano. Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands); Sheet. Duet Fantasy. Form: Variations. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Secular; Winter. Advanced. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music Arr : 1 Piano, 4 hands Publisher : Alfred Publishing
Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" is a holiday favorite, and this setting for advanced piano duet gives it a fresh twist. It begins with Anderson's jingling melody and some musical banter between the primo and secondo players, and then launches into a series of variations that take the listener on a journey through a variety of styles---from gently swirling, impressionistic arpeggios to a triumphant coda with brilliant, virtuosic passagework. Audiences will enjoy a number of other musical surprises along the way.