Originally composed in 1948, "Sleigh Ride" is one of Anderson's most iconic programmatic works, evoking winter imagery with whip cracks and horse hooves. The jazz band adaptation adds a bossa nova twist to its traditional structure.
Leroy Anderson's iconic orchestral piece "Sleigh Ride", composed in 1948, evokes vivid imagery of a winter journey through its use of whip cracks, sleigh bells, and trumpet neighs. Originally instrumental, it later gained lyrics and became a Christmas standard despite never explicitly mentioning the holiday.
Leroy Anderson's iconic orchestral work featuring whip cracks and horse neighs, composed during a heatwave but forever associated with winter.
"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestral piece by Leroy Anderson, famously evoking winter imagery despite being written in July. It later gained lyrics and became a Christmas standard.
A lively orchestral piece evoking winter sleigh rides, originally composed by Leroy Anderson in 1948. Known for its playful use of whip cracks and horse-clip sounds, it became a holiday classic despite not explicitly mentioning Christmas.
