Entry March of the Boyars
Entry March of the Boyars (Norwegian: Bojarenes Inntogsmarsj) is an orchestral composition, written in 1893 from the pen of the Norwegian Johan Halvorsen (1864–1935). It is one of the most popular works of the composer, and quickly became an international success.
The piece has an occupational inspiration behind it. Halvorsen was offered a post at
symphony orchestra
.
The melody has been used as a signature tune for the
The Dance of Death
, in which Edgar asks Alice to play it for him on the piano.
References
- Store norske leksikon(in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
Sources
- Dybsand, Øyvin 2010: Johan Halvorsen: Orchestral Works, Volume 1. [CD liner notes.] Chandos CHAN 10584.
