Inject a touch of charming Polish flair and dazzling virtuosity into your performance with František Alois Drdla's beloved Mazurka No. 2, Op. 23, now exquisitely arranged for solo violin and string orchestra. This spirited and melodious work, a popular concert and encore favourite, is transformed into a vibrant orchestral experience, perfectly capturing its infectious energy and lyrical beauty.
František Alois Drdla (1868-1944), a distinguished Czech violinist and composer, was celebrated for his salon pieces and character dances that combined technical brilliance with immediate melodic appeal. His Mazurka No. 2, originally for violin and piano, is a prime example of his captivating style, brimming with rhythmic vitality and soaring lines. This arrangement by Paul Wood meticulously expands the original piano accompaniment to a full string orchestra, enriching the harmonic textures and providing a dynamic, sympathetic backdrop that enhances the solo violin's brilliance. It retains all the original charm and expressive demands of the solo line while offering a more substantial and colourful concert experience.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Violin Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
- Original Instrumentation: Violin & Piano
- Difficulty: Intermediate-Advanced Violin Solo, Intermediate-Advanced String Orchestra
- Arranger: Paul Wood
- Fidelity: This arrangement remains true to Drdla's original solo line and the spirited character of the Mazurka, with a newly composed, sympathetic orchestral accompaniment.
- Contents: PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.
Drdla's Mazurka No. 2 Op. 23 is renowned for its infectious melodies, its elegant dance rhythms, and its effective display of violin virtuosity. This arrangement brings those qualities to the forefront, offering a truly rewarding experience for the intermediate-advanced violin soloist and providing a charming, engaging piece for intermediate-advanced string orchestras.
Elevate your repertoire with this exciting and beautifully orchestrated version of a violin classic.
Perfect for: Concert programmes, advanced student recitals, and orchestras seeking engaging and technically rewarding repertoire.
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