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The Skaters’ Waltz by Émile Waldteufel (Les Patineurs)
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Winter music: the best pieces inspired by the coldest season
13. The Skaters’ Waltz by Émile Waldteufel (Les Patineurs)
One of the most famous wintery pieces in classical music, The Skaters’ Waltz was written in 1882 and inspired by the sight of Parisians skating on the frozen Seine river. Waldteufel wrote over 200 works, but this is the piece he is best remembered for. Credit: PA
