Warwick Castle Dances

Tournament Tango opens with a short cornet cadenza before the rhythmic energy of the tango presents itself, capturing the energy and excitement of the tournament. Battlements Bolero is sultry and seductive. After a gentle start, a flugel solo leads to a rhythmic band tutti as the passion and drama of the dance unfolds. Warwick Castle Waltz imagines a stately ball held within the court, with Dukes and Duchesses swirling around the resplendent setting as the music whisks them through the evening’s events. Jousting Jive brings the suite to a close with a bluesy swinging, toe tapping dance. Full of energy, the music quickly builds before the melodic line is passed through various the sections of the band, the rousing final chorus affirming the vigour and thrust of the Joust.