Rodeo (ballet)

Rodeo is a ballet written by American composer Aaron Copland in 1942. It was originally created for a string orchestra but he later modified it for a full symphony orchestra. Originally known as Four Dance Episodes, Rodeo consists of four sections: Buckaroo Holiday, Corral Nocturne, Saturday Night Waltz, and Hoe-Down.

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Ballet - American - Composer - Aaron Copland - 1942 - String orchestra - Symphony orchestra

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"Hoe-Down", the ballet's final section, was prominently used by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association for television commercials in the US. "Hoe-Down" was based on the American folk song "Bonaparte's Farewell".

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In 1946 Copland arranged just the "Hoe-Down" portion of the ballet for string orchestra, and later that year arranged the same piece for violin and piano.

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In 1972 the rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer recorded a version of "Hoedown" (note slightly altered spelling) for the album Trilogy, and the piece became a staple of the band's live shows.

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1972 - Rock band - Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Trilogy

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