The Swedish group ABBA had their decisiveinternational breakthrough when the foursomewon the Eurovision Song Contest on the 6th ofApril, 1974 with Waterloo. This cheerful song,with its driving beat and distinctive melody, hasbecome a true pop classic, like many other ABBAhits. Roland Kernen has arranged Waterloo for five partvariable instrumentation and percussion. It is anenergetic piece that is a pleasure both to play andto listen to.