BAROQUE VARIANTS
Composed by Kirt Mosier
Baroque Variants is a string orchestra piece that draws upon the stylings of J.S. Bach but sets these features to modal harmonies and modern rhythms.
| Edition Number | SO291C |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 74 |
| UPC | 8402702688 |
| Publication Date | 09/04/2009 |
| Media Type | Music Books |
| Repertoire | String Orchestra |
| Level/Grade | 5 |
Description
The motif of the piece comes from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. However, while Bach starts his motif with an anacrusis (pick-up), in Baroque Variants this rhythmic idea begins on the beat and is the first thing heard. There is a fugal exposition in the middle of the piece (m. 25) that pays homage to Bach's wonderful counterpoint. The piece then moves into a challenging string quartet texture in m. 48 and comes back with a flurry to end on the original Brandenburg motif