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Composed by Stephen C. Foster 1826-1864
and John van Buskirk this composition was
published in 1850.
Origins of the Polka can be traced to a Czech peasant dance, developed in Eastern Bohemia (now part of Czechoslovakia). Bohemian historians believe that the polka was invented by a peasant girl (Anna Slezak, in Labska Tynice in 1834) one Sunday for her amusement. It was composed to a folk song "Strycek Nimra Koupil Simla (Uncle Nimra brought a white horse)." Anna called the step "Madera" because of its quickness and liveliness.
In this music we have a strong European sound with some touches of Americana.
Originally for 2 pianos.
and John van Buskirk this composition was
published in 1850.
Origins of the Polka can be traced to a Czech peasant dance, developed in Eastern Bohemia (now part of Czechoslovakia). Bohemian historians believe that the polka was invented by a peasant girl (Anna Slezak, in Labska Tynice in 1834) one Sunday for her amusement. It was composed to a folk song "Strycek Nimra Koupil Simla (Uncle Nimra brought a white horse)." Anna called the step "Madera" because of its quickness and liveliness.
In this music we have a strong European sound with some touches of Americana.
Originally for 2 pianos.
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thetiler
It feels like I can almost see an incredible 1850 type dance scene here with your wonderful arrangement and I do mean wonderful.
You provide in my opinion some of the very best most uplifting music I've heard here. Probably said that before but hearing this I wanna say this again.
You obtain such magnificent time period music it is amazing. So full sounding and orchestral in a grand way. Plus the time period images, are so appropriate.
To me one of the most exciting things this has provided is amazing talent like you. How privileged we are to have this here. Especially in a world that doesn't seem to want to go back in music history and grab a hold of what people enjoyed in those precious times. It helps bring back their joy, there hopes and dreams.
Plus polkas are some of my favorite rhythms and uplifting dances!. Because as a kid of about 11 I went to a barn dance on a regular basis and saw and heard the job of polkas.
Way to go MO!