Tatarian Dances Elena Roussanova Lucas

Staged in four movements, this charming suite of characteristic Tatarian dances begins with the spirted "Sabantui-Spring Dance." A lovely musical depiction is the focus of the second movement entitled "Sarman River" characterized with flowing melodic lines. The third and fourth movements, "Harvest Dance" and "Wedding Dance" occur without a break yet the contrasting styles offer a diverse variety of textures. An exciting new collection of Tatarian dances. (11:05)