Spanish Dance #5, Opus 12
Moritz Moszkowski, Composer
Arranged by Garth Baxter
From: Moszkowski — Three Spanish Dances
Category: Chamber Music / Flute / Guitar
Instrumentation: flute, guitar
Difficulty: Intermediate to upper intermediate
Source: Spanish Dances, Op. 12
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Dance No. 5 completes Baxter’s arrangement of Moszkowski — Three Spanish Dancesfor flute and guitar. Melodic, lively, and colorful, the dance brings the set to an engaging close while preserving the elegance and charm of Moszkowski’s Romantic style.
The flute-and-guitar scoring highlights the music’s brightness and rhythmic character, offering a concise and appealing finale for the full set or a satisfying standalone recital piece.
Dance No. 5 benefits from lively pacing, clean ensemble rhythm, and expressive melodic shaping. As the closing dance of the set, it should project energy, charm, and a clear sense of conclusion.