ABOUT THE MUSIC These days of political turmoil in Eastern Europe find their focus especially in Yugoslavia, the heart of the Balkans, and my homeland. It is both tragic and ironic to see the further disintegration of the land and the people, while being aware of the unique cultural stamp of the whole area. So, it might be that the art among other universal human endeavors, still shows us a way of harmonizing and synthesizing the most diverse elements coming from the same source. It is in this spirit that I dedicate this music to World Peace. All the six miniatures share characteristics of modally based harmony and flexible odd- meter. Overall, the forms are simple, based on repetition of phrases, often in different harmonic contexts. The Morning, Macedonian, and Tiny-knit Dances are all interrelated thematically and harmonically. The two songs present contrast in feeling and mood. Of all the miniatures, Vranjanka is the only one based on an actual traditional dance, whereasall the others are composed in a variety of synthesis. The Tiny-knit Dance alludes to the nimble fingers of “obligatory” accordeon or frula (flute) players, one often hears in village weddings or other festivities. Duan Bogdanovié GLOSSARY 1° volta poco sostenuto - Start in slower tempo (sostenuto), then proceed in tempo indicated () = 152) (1° volta only). In the third movement hold back at the end of every measure. It is crucial to understand the fermata as part of the general rhythmic flow (Vranjanka Dance). Golpe* 1 - Unlike the common Golpe which uses the thumb, this Golpe employs the index finger to hit the strings over the fingerboard. Perc.* - Hit the side of the guitar just above the neck with the palm of the right hand. In the sixth movement the tempo increases gradually from Meno mosso subito (J= 80) to Presto (J = 152). THE RECORDING Six Balkan Miniatures is recorded by William Kanengiser on his CD: “Echoes of The Old World” (GSP Recordings/San Francisco). The CD is available from Guitar Solo Publications/San Francisco.to Bill Kanengiser Six Balkan Miniatures for World Peace 1. Jutarnje Kolo (Morning Dance) Attegreto (J 152) 1 volta poco Intempo cu sostenuo 34 cm ® mf a i iu a cH 7 344s 1° volta poco == : ? ae sostents Intempo mf eee eee ee ft Fae 24ns cu, ictal ida 7 i ee ok tau cneeee av an —_,av____, ro DO DF © 1988 Guitar Soe Pabcatns - San Fanisco, USA ASCAP) eematiorl Cooriet Secured Al Rais oredr in SA 80.70Il, Zalopojka (Lament) Largo (4 = 48) Varo ribeto 1g 8g — A a CC 2 on r tH v 2 f ™p cm GsP-79MI. Vranjanka Pesante (2) = 132) oh =p QB” LR (Pere) ey dag il (motto pesance) Ht mplta «=== 4 ) > ve GsP-79IV. Makedonsko Kolo (Macedonian Dance) Presto. (¢ = 200) an ia ® canter > fam) d hee 4 Gsp.79> BP sub, Colm) i 5 (Gale) a poco erese po a — evn — a = of». ofm SS oo ay poco erese. qu qu asp-79V. Siroko (Wide Song) Rubato espresivo J (bend*) 2-22 os > ® s Ie~ poco a poco accel, - z 4 3 2 mp poco a poco eres, -- ~~~ - -W~ ff poco a poco accel = - > ~~ ete nee noes 1 occa ee ‘ vu 2 2 oo oo 2 210043 2 is] a coe mp He 8 aap oe rall, molto ~~ 4 1 xIL escola peas re ee eee ee <= fmolto) = = + = accel 0 + + orth ee acto 14 tat =z = = = ——s © express 3 ‘je + ¥— Sf laprassionato) (molto) een Pia Lento, ed XII zoo om 200 a Lento tranquillo, ipncol les pocoms int ett te . . 4 SSS Re Pa y v BP BBP taen GsP-79VI. Sitni Vez (Tiny-knit Dance) Allegro giocoso (4 = 116) (212454242) (2+242+94242) 3 (2 volta sul pont.) (2. volta sul tasto) 21518) 9 r (2 “volta mp ) t ‘ + (Golper Gsp-79t= cv — = Golpe) 2 vig] 1 cus a tage VA! Meno maso sito (J 2D .ane poco a poco accel - » ~~ ee ee poco a poco ace, © = + 22 2 eee eodcguqbo5046 t t + tot t+ ot theeettla etncaetay pao 5 GsP-791 poco a poco accel - 2-220 sree eee ate teat fetes cent tte, poco a poco accel. wel oe ee Se oe ee Rp pp ts 2. Compe (sul pont.) ti itt Osia @sp.79