Eastern Folk Dances

for tuba and accordion

Level: intermediate
Duration: 10'
Series
Swiss Composers Series

I. Allegro I. Allegro

II. Adagio malinconico II. Adagio malinconico

III. Vivace III. Vivace

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Other Versions

for tuba and string orchestra
for tuba and piano

Inspired by the unique atmosphere of Balkan popular music

These dances for tuba and accordion are inspired by the unique atmosphere of Balkan popular music, namely its lively nature, use of compound rhythms as well as the melancholic and nostalgic character. In three tonal movements, the dances highlight both the technical and lyrical qualities of the tuba.

Details

Composed: 2011
Genre: popular
Published: 2014
Movements: I. Allegro
II. Adagio malinconico
III. Vivace
Publisher: Editions Bim

The composer

Etienne Crausaz (*1981)

Etienne Crausaz, born in 1981, began his professional tuba studies with Guy Michel at the High School of Music in Bern, Switzerland. In 2006 he obtained his teaching diploma swiftly followed in 2007 by his concert diploma. In 2009, at the High School of Music of Zurich, he received his soloist diploma under the guidance of Anne Jelle Visser.... Read more