Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1486010
Composed by Mikhail Mikhaylovich Ippolitov-Ivanov. Arranged by Constance Shelengian. 20th Century. Score. 8 pages. Constance Shelengian #1063063. Published by Constance Shelengian (A0.1486010).
Procession of the Sardar was composed in 1894 by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (1859-1935). The melody is derived from Russian composer Ippolitov-Ivanov's Caucasian Sketches, Suite No. 1, Op. 10, Movement 4. In these variations, the opening eight-bar theme provided the inspiration for the work. Armenians identify with the theme as a patriotic song Zeitountsiner or Arevn Yelav, Zeitountsiner (The sun rose, people of Zeitoun).
In this arrangement for piano, the five variations in D major are a step lower, suited for the intermediate player. The original key for orchestra is E major. Techniques of motivic development include changes in: style, tonality, harmonization, meter (5/4) and tempo. The last variation is an homage to the Armenian composer Komitas Vardapet (1869-1935), based on his “Dance #1” from Six Dances for Piano.
Extensive background notes provided.
Duration: 4:38.
