Chanson Du Toreador, La Garde Montante
This pair ofselections from Carmen will delight audiences of all shapes and sizes! The Chanson du Toréador (Toreador Song) from Act II includes the lesser-known but exciting introduction before the more famous lyrical portion of the March isheard. Then La Garde Montante (Childrens Chorus) from Act I serves up a light but highly energetic dance-like theme. Range requires 1st Violins to use some 3rd and 4th position; cellos use limited 4th position and some 3rd position forconvenience.