– Arrangement –
Franz Lehár
Gold und Silber
as performed by
Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes
Arrangement for
Styrian Accordion, Vibraphone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Desk Bells
Leonhard Waltersdorfer

Trio Version

written by:
Franz Lehár
arranged by:
Leonhard Waltersdorfer
performed by:
Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes
AKM registration number:
26041598

This arrangement of Franz Lehár’s well-known waltz Gold und Silber transfers the original orchestral writing to the trio setting of Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes. The musical material is adapted with close attention to texture and phrasing, preserving the characteristic elegance and flowing character of Lehár’s composition.

The distribution between Styrian accordion, vibraphone and marimba allows the melodic lines and inner voices to remain clearly articulated while maintaining a transparent chamber texture. The arrangement remains largely faithful to the original structure and harmonic design.

The trio version is recorded on the album Kaleidoskop by Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes.
A quartet version also exists.

Instrumentation

  • Styrian Accordion & Glockenspiel
  • Vibraphone & Desk Bells
  • Marimba (5-octave)
This work has been recorded on CD.