Tausend und eine Nacht

Tausend und eine Nacht (Thousand and One Nights), Op.

The second section was contributed from the act 2 bacchanal "Lasst frei nun erschallen das Lied aus der Brust".

Introduction.The waltz's dreamy introduction is played by a sonorous clarinet evoking a distinctive Arabian feel.

The first waltz is robust and energetic, with a trio section of comparatively less-rigorous character.

The first waltz theme makes a hesitant entry again, accelerating into its breathless and brilliant conclusion, with repeated chords, with a strong drumroll and brass flourish.