String Quartet – Old Time Polish Oberek

Description

(Obertas Staropolski)

Composed by Karel Echtner and initially published by Vitak-Elsnic in 1937 as part of one of its Vitak-Elsnic Polish Dance folios for small band and orchestra and for accordion.

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

Oberek is a fast dance in 3/4 time. The word “oberek” is derived from “obrot,” meaning to “turn” or “spin.” It is the second-most popular dance in Polish-American culture, after the polka.

Instrumentation includes:

Violins 1 & 2

Viola

Cello

Piano Accompaniment

Full Score

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