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 NOTE:
This is a CD Single
This is the first time that I have
received an accordion CD Single for review. I thought that it
was an interesting idea, and since it is a recognized form of
recording in other genres in music, why not have it in the accordion
world!
This short 10 minute compact disc
consists of a new and revised version of Doktorski's composition
for free bass accordion and string orchestra, "Suite on Four
Polish Carols", which originally appeared on his popular
Classical Christmas CD ( reviewed on AWW on November
7th, 1997). In this version Henry added new and substantial
accordion parts to "Lulajze jezuniu" and " Dzisiaj
w Betlejem".
"Suite on Four Polish Carols"
is written in the style of quasi baroque and in the character
of Christmas Carols based on the themes of Four Polish Christmas
Carols. It consists of 4 movements which could potentially be
four independent musical miniatures.
As a unit, this ensemble of accordion
and strings characterizes good balance and refined musical taste.
They 'breath' together in long phrases, playing with the full,
big sound. The accordion part is performed by Henry most professionally,
technically confident, polished musically and stylistically.
It is quite an impressive work.
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