PROGRAM NOTES
This piece is inspired in a polish folk dance named Mazurka. The conceptual idea is based on the rhythmic aspects of this dance. The piece consists in two preludes and one choral giving rise in two mazurcas, that later merge into one. The interception of conceptual ideas tend to be frequent, approaching the speech and giving it consistency. This piece is  dedicated to Portuguese Army Symphonic Band.
NOTAS DE PROGRAMA
Esta obra é inspirada numa dança tradicional de origem polaca a Mazurca. A ideia conceptual assenta no tipo de divisão rítmica própria desta dança, o compasso ternário dividido em três e em duas partes, sendo que estas divisões aparecem muitas vezes em simultâneo. A obra é constituída por dois prelúdios e um coral, que dão origem a duas mazurcas, que por sua vez se fundem numa só. A intercepção das ideias conceptuais tende a ser frequente, aproximando assim o discurso e atribuindo-lhe coerência. Obra dedicada à Banda Sinfónica do Exército.
DURATION:8m 40sYEAR:2014
INSTRUMENTATIONconcert band
Woodwinds
  • Piccolo
  • Flute 1-2
  • Oboe 1-2
  • English Horn
  • Bassoon 1-2
  • E♭ Clarinet
  • B♭ Clarinet 1-3
  • Alto Clarinet
  • Bass Clarinet
  • Soprano Saxophone
  • Alto Saxophone 1-2
  • Tenor Saxophone 1-2
  • Baritone Saxophone
Brass
  • Cornet
  • Flugelhorn
  • B♭ Trumpet 1-3
  • F Horn 1-4
  • Trombone 1-3
  • Bass Trombone
  • Euphonium 1-2
  • Tuba
Percussion
  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Darbuka I–II
  • Snare Drum
  • Splash Cymbal
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tam-tam
  • Tambourine
  • Tom-toms
Pitched Percussion
  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba
  • Timpani
Strings
  • Double Bass
PERFORMANCES
DISCOGRAPHY EDITION
VIDEO
Mazurkax – Banda Sinfónica do Exército, Artur Cardoso (conductor)concert band
Mazurkax – Banda Sinfónica do Exército, Artur Cardoso (conductor)concert band
Mazurkax – Banda Sinfónica do Exército, Artur Cardoso (conductor)concert band

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