It was first performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra , conducted by Arthur Fiedler, on May 4, 1948.
Anderson began the piece in 1946 but did not complete the full melody until February 1948. sleigh_ride_anderson
A consistent rhythmic element throughout the composition. It was first performed by the Boston Pops
Leroy Anderson's is a light orchestral classic, famously conceived during a relentless heatwave in Woodbury, Connecticut, in July 1946. Despite its wintry theme, the "draft piece" was born out of Anderson's desire to capture a cooler atmosphere while he was working on his yard in the sweltering heat. Composition and Premiere conducted by Arthur Fiedler