As with his composition Shirim, Piet Swerts has based this new work on Jewish folksongs. The melody lines of Tum Balalaika provide a beautiful, Arab-sounding effect in the harmony. The various themes seamlessly follow each otherto give a flowing piece featuring many melodies. Tum Balalaika is the name of the last, and probably most well-known, song of this rhapsodic work. The repeat of the melody in 3/4 time within different instrumental groups resultsin a stirring and energetic close. With Tum Balalaika, Piet Swerts has created yet another appealing piece that will be a welcome addition to the repertoire of every concert band.
| Instrument (fx guitar, sang m.m.) | Big Band & Concert Band |
| Genrer (Fx Pop, Rock, Børn m.m.) | Koncert |
| Udgivelsesår | 2004 |
| Niveau | Let øvet |
| Publisher/Producent | De Haske Publications |
| Bidragydere | Swerts, Piet(Composer) |