Romanza: The Score

This is the score for Romanza. While reminiscent of the tango-romanzas of the Rio de la Plata, Romanza combines unusually accented variants of traditional milonga and sincopa rhythms with elements of French musette styles and Franco-Russian and 19th century classical romances to create a uniquely evocative musical work. Various moods are created as the thematic matter leisurely wends its way through subtle modulations between the tonic minor key, its relative major, and the corresponding Aeolian and Dorian modes. Romanza is scored for violin(s), bandoneons (or accordions), guitar(s), and bass(es). To listen to an excerpt or purchase the mp3 audio file, click on the second link at the left of my Author Spotlight page. A brief e-mail to the composer at [email protected] stating what you like or dislike about this piece or its preview would be greatly appreciated.