Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 4 'Italian' (Saltarello)
"A high-speed, weightless symphonic dance."
Archival Record & Lore
The Saltarello is a traditional Italian "jumping dance"; Mendelssohn uses it to bring his "Italian" Symphony to an exhilarating, breathless conclusion.
Era
Romantic
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Uplifting
Graceful