- Death Valley Suite
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The "Death Valley Suite" is a short symphonic suite written by Ferde Grofe in 1952 depicting the westward travels of pioneers through the 'harsh lands' of Death Valley in California.
The movements are titled:
- I. Funeral Mountains - a strange atonal movement in 5/4 time
- II. '49er Emigrant Train - features colorful musical depictions of an indian attack and a wagon train
- III. Desert Water Hole - a medley mixing Oh, Susannah and the main theme of the piece.
- IV. Sand Storm - another atonal movement featuring a wind machine with a final coda recapitulating the main dramatic theme.
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