String Quartet – In the Shadow of the Evening Krakowiak

Description

(Jantek Hen Z Wieczora Krakowiak)

Composed by Louis Vitak and initially published by Vitak-Elsnic in 1927 as part of one of the Vitak-Elsnic Polish Dance folios for small band and orchestra, and for piano and accordion.

This arrangement was undertaken in 2018 for string quartet with piano accompaniment by Steven D. Harris.  A full score is included as well as individual instrumentation.

The Krakowiak is a lively, syncopated dance in 2/4 time that originated from the Krakow region. The first Krakowiak was published in 1816, over 200 years ago.

Instrumentation includes:

Violin 1 & 2

Viola

Cello

Piano Accompaniment

Full Score

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