description Waltz from Brigadoon – Frederick Loewe Overview
The waltz from Brigadoon is an instrumental musical piece from the 1947 stage production of the same name. The show was developed by the writing team of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. It is set in a mythical Scottish village that emerges from the mist for one day every hundred years. The original Broadway production was notable for its choreography by Agnes de Mille and helped establish the Lerner and Loewe partnership.
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What is the waltz from Brigadoon?
It is an instrumental waltz associated with the 1947 stage musical Brigadoon. The musical was created by lyricist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe.
Who wrote Brigadoon?
Brigadoon was created by the writing team of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. The show premiered as a 1947 stage production.
What is Brigadoon about?
The story is set in a mythical Scottish village that appears from the mist for one day every hundred years. The waltz belongs to the musical world built around that unusual setting.
Why does the Brigadoon waltz have a Scottish atmosphere?
The musical is set in a fictional Scottish village, so its instrumental music supports that setting. Brigadoon first appeared on stage in 1947.
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