The Ride of the Valkyries is the second of the four opera, "Ring Cycle" by Richard Wagner.  It was written in 1851 and is one of Wagner's best known musical compositions.

Photo:  "In Old Norse mythology, the maiden attendants of Odin, who, at his command, rode over battlefields and bore the souls of the bravest of the slain to Valhalla, Odin's great hall." -Foster, 1921

The Ride Of The Valkyries by Richard Wagner

V FOR VENDETTA (Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture)

Album: Tokyo Opera City Live!
Performed by: Musashino Academia Musicae Wind Ensemble
Conductor/Director: Dr. Rik Hansen

Track recorded live at Tokyo Opera City Hall on 7/13/12

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This is the finale of Rossini's William Tell Overture. This section is also known as "March of the Swiss Soldiers." The popular rhythmic pattern is commonly associated with galloping horses both in cartoons and in real life.

This digital arrangement was based on the original score. Instrumentation consists of a piccolo, a flute, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four french horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, a triangle, cymbals, and section strings.

All parts were recorded using EastWest/Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra.

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V FOR VENDETTA (Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture)

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