Joyeuse Marche (March) - Emmanuel Chabrier

'Joyeuse Marche' by French composer Emmanuel Chabrier is the second half of a pair of orchestral pieces (the other was 'Prélude Pastoral') first performed on 4 November 1888 in Angers, conducted by the composer himself. The 'Joyeuse Marche' is dedicated to the French composer and teacher Vincent d'Indy. The march went through several versions before arriving at the popular orchestral version known today.