Description
(Kujawiak Zimowy)
Composed by John Smolen and initially published by Vitak-Elsnic in 1933 as part of one of its Vitak-Elsnic Polish Dance folios for small band and orchestra and for accordion and piano.
The original composition was arranged by Karel Echtner, and 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.
The Kujawiak is a slower dance in 3/4 time that originated in the Kujawy region of central Poland. Its slower pace is meant to evoke the pastoral landscape of the region. It often includes portions written in a minor key.
Instrumentation includes:
Violin 1 & 2
Viola
Cello
Piano Accompaniment
Full Score
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