From My Mother’s Land (“Bogurodzica”)

Date: 2018

INSTRUMENTATION: alto saxophone and piano

DEDICATION: To Darek Samol – in friendship

PREMIERE: June 2, 2018 John Sampen and Marilyn Shrude. International Saxophone Festival, Szczecin, Poland.

DURATION: ca. 2:40

PUBLICATION: American Composers Alliance

PROGRAM NOTE:

From My Mother’s Land (“Bogurodzica”) (2018) is based on the beloved Polish hymn, Bogurodzica, which originated in medieval times. John Sampen and Marilyn Shrude gave the world premiere on June 2, 2018 at the International Saxophone Festival in Szczecin, Poland. The work is dedicated to Professor Darek Samol.