Balkan

SKU: AP.46662

UPC: 038081534022. English.

Balkan Seven gets its inspiration from the lively dances of the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe encompassing Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, and Croatia. 7/8 is the most popular uneven dance rhythm in all of Balkan music, especially in Macedonia, where a line dance with a 3+2+2 subdivision is prevalent.

SKU: BT.DHP-0981155-140

Balkanya, a suite in three parts composed by Jan Van der Roost, was commissioned by the Music School of Gaillon - Aubevoye (France) for the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of its creation. Jan Van der Roost dedicated the piece to the director of the school: Thierry Patel.As in his earlier work, Puszta, the composer makes no use of existing dances or themes in these three Balkan dances. This high-spirited suite takes its own approach to the folk music of the Balkan countries and is characterized by unique changes in tempo and spirit. Woodwinds, brass and percussion all have equal parts, making this suite attractive and enjoyable for the entire band.

C’est la demande de l’École de Musique de Gaillon - Aubevoye et deson directeur, Thierry Patel, que Jan Van der Roost composa cette suite en trois mouvements pour célébrer le 20ème anniversaire de la création de cette École de Musique. Comme ce fut le cas pour Puszta, ces trois danses des Balkans sont des compositions originales ; il ne s’agit donc pas d’arrangements de danses ou de thèmes existants. Des changements de tempi et d’ambiance caractérisent cette suite enlevée et très personnelle dans son approche de la musique traditionnelle des Balkans. Bois, cuivres et percussions sont mis tour tour en valeur, ce qui rend cette suite particulièrement attractive etagréable jouer pour toute la formation.

SKU: HL.4008332

ISBN 9781705198131. UPC: 196288148548.

Balkan-Fever is a virtuoso piece inspired by the music of the Balkans. Fiery rhythms, trills in a whole range of variations and technically demanding solo passages make for an energetic highlight for performers and audience alike.

SKU: AP.1-ADV17010

UPC: 805095170108. English.

Balkan Groove written for woodwind ensemble combines musical influences originating from the Balkans in southeast Europe and a dynamic groove typical of western music. This mixture results in an ingenious and energetic composition which leaves musicians and audience torn between enthusiasm and pure pleasure. Arranged for woodwind ensemble.

SKU: IS.CQ6257EM

ISBN 9790365062577.

Patrick Hiketick is a Belgian pianist and composer. As a composer he worked for nearly all theatre companies in Flanders and he wrote over a 100 different theatre plays, amongst which the complete oeuvre of Molière and Shakespeare. He was also the musical director for all Brecht plays for KNS theatre in Antwerp, where he worked as the home composer for 10 years. He than became the musical coordinator for the Royal Ballet of Flanders and he wrote several ballet compositions for symphony orchestra. He has his own close-harmony and jazz trio, and he works freelance as a composer and as artistic director in several musical productions. He composed many clarinet works for the Flanders Clarinet Quartet, and was honoured in Japan with concerts completely dedicated to his works. The 3 Balkan Dances mean: Dance of Happiness - Elegant Dance - Quick Dance.

SKU: IS.CQ6256EM

ISBN 9790365062560.

Patrick Hiketick is a Belgian pianist and composer. As a composer he worked for nearly all theatre companies in Flanders and he wrote over a 100 different theatre plays, amongst which the complete oeuvre of Molière and Shakespeare. He was also the musical director for all Brecht plays for KNS theatre in Antwerp, where he worked as the home composer for 10 years. He than became the musical coordinator for the Royal Ballet of Flanders and he wrote several ballet compositions for symphony orchestra. He has his own close-harmony and jazz trio, and he works freelance as a composer and as artistic director in several musical productions. He composed many clarinet works for the Flanders Clarinet Quartet, and was honoured in Japan with concerts completely dedicated to his works. The 3 Balkan Dances mean: Dance of Happiness - Elegant Dance - Quick Dance.