Expert: Pat G - 3/5/2010

Question
QUESTION: Can you help me figure out the title/composer of a classical song.  It can be found in a youtube video if you type in The Butterfly Alex Ballet.  The video is of a young ballerina at a dance competition.  

Thanks for your time!

Maria

ANSWER: Hello, Maria,

Is this the one you mean?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlOVgAxgmdY

I don't recognize it offhand. There's a chance it was composed especially for ballet students or something. What I suggest is that you leave a note for the person who uploaded the video. They can probably tell you. Let me know if this works.

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QUESTION: Hello,

Thanks for the response.  That is the video.  I did contact the student's dance teacher and she does not have any info on the song nor does she have a copy to send.  Thanks for trying.

Maria

Answer
Maria,

You're welcome, and I'm sorry I couldn't identify it. It's possible you could find out by listening to ballet excerpts on Amazon.com . I often do that, but at the moment, I don't really have the time to devote to it.

It's possible the student knows what it is. But obviously, I have no way of knowing whether the teacher is still in contact with the student, although it seems likely.

If you want me to throw the question into the question pool, respond again, and I'll do that.