Louis Falco - Tiger Rag (1977)

Choreographed by Louis Falco and the Louis Falco Dance Company

Ballet with Michael’s original music.

“Has a ragtime beat in a score by Michael Kamen, has the same loose, bouncy feel of “Caravan,”,“…One of Mr. Falco's best pieces. It is pure entertainment, bouncy and joyous, with a ragtime oompahish score to match by Michael Kamen.” New York Times review

Recorded Premier - live performance November 7, 1977

Michael said he’d “put one of the best bands together”:

Keyboards: Kamen, Bass: John Siegler, Drums, Charles Collins, Sax: Dave Sanborn, Trombone: Art Baron, Tuba: Dave Brainard, Violin: Gerry Tarack, Cello: John Abromowitz

Premiered with Louis Falco Dance Company

Decor/Costumes: Marisol and William Katz (Willy Eisenhart, Assistant)

Lighting: Richard Nelson

Juan Antonio, Ranko Yokoyama, William Gornel, Lisa Nalven,

Jean-Louis Morin, Shelley Freydont and a cast of 20 Extras

Composed and Arranged by
Michael Kamen

Company
Louis Falco Dance Company

Choreographer
Louis Falco

Premiered
November 7, 1977 at Roundabout Theater, New York City

Running Time
26 Minutes

Audio Clip

PROGRAM

Overture - The Lion Tamer

The Big Cats

Arielistes…

The Big Coat and Pants

Tightrope

Hi Wire

Trouser

Tiger Rag