Name: Fantasie Variations on Mazurek Dabrowskiego by Sy Brandon Alto Sax and Piano Digital Sheet Music
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Fantasie Variations on Mazurek Dabrowskiego
by Sy Brandon Alto Sax and Piano - Digital Sheet Music

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Title Fantasie Variations on Mazurek Dabrowskiego

Artist Sy Brandon

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Sy Brandon

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 23

Arrangement Alto Sax and Piano

Publisher Sy Brandon

Level 4

Product ID 851478

Genre Contemporary 20th Century

Instruments Alto Sax Piano

Product Description

"Fantasie Variation on Mazurek Dabrowskiego" was commissioned in 2010 by David Wozniak. Wozniak suggested using the Polish National Anthem as the basis of a composition that can serve as a fiery opener to a concert. After a short introduction, the anthem is stated using a repetitive rhythmic motif in the piano. Variation one is a minor variant that has a chromatic obligato in the saxophone on the repeat. After a two measure interlude in 4/4 that breaks up the 3/4 meter of the mazurka, Variation two begins. This variation uses motives from the anthem to create a new saxophone melody. Variation three changes meter often and is more technical and angular. A repeat of the minor variant brings the first fast section to a close. After a transition to a slower tempo, a mysterious variation with sudden outbursts occurs. It uses a lot of feminine endings that are characteristic of some Polish music. The tempo slows once again before variation seven which is a lyrical and romantic treatment of motives from the anthem. The final fast section begins with a rhythmic 5/8 variation that changes to 6/8 for the second part of the anthems structure. An ornamental version of the anthem with the mazurka rhythm returns at the end before a rousing coda brings the work to a close. This composition is recorded by David Wozniak and Krista Wallace-Boaz on the Emeritus label American Fusion CD.

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