This is a rough recording - I'm playing both parts so some guesswork was involved. A live (duet - two person) recording could have a more natural rubato in places etc. This Sarabande follows my other piano duet piece Danza and there will be one or two more dances to follow to make a suite.

•	Sad suggests loss.
•	Simple suggests an honest vulnerability : working through not building up.
•	Sarabande suggests music in triple time with an emphasis on the second beat : slow, serious and somewhat processional.


There are three elements at play in the piece and it is as if they are all from the same whole – they share many characteristics.

1.	The opening idea is closely associated to the pain of loss. The Sarabande rhythm is present but somewhat obscured. This theme is not grounded but full of movement, listless & airborne, questioning, searching and seeking repose.

2.	The more obvious Sarabande motif is rhythmically plain and not inclined to move. The repeated note and sighing shape to the melody give it a tender and treasured quality, held, comforting, affirming, intimate and reflecting fondly. 

3.	The Sarabande rhythm is contained in the motifs used right from the start.  It’s characteristic emphasis on the second beat, whilst ever present, becomes more insistent as the piece progresses. It is perhaps a timely reminder that the pull of the Senex is at work. 

There are three short sections

Presentations & Responses → Reflections → Stepping Down & Parting


A Sad Simple Sarabande - Rix

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I'm playing both the parts here, so guess work involved for some of the entries. This piece won 2nd prize in the EPTA Composers Competition (UK) 2014.


DANZA

Pianist, teacher, composer and workshop leader based in London. 

2014 EPTA Composers Competition 2nd prize winner, 2012 finalist for the Open Piano Competition. Former member of groups such as "pianocircus" & the Mike Flowers Pops. Activities included teaching children (level 4 Suzuki piano teacher) & adults combined with performances, composing and delivering music workshops. 

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