Bayan (accordion)
Chromatic button accordion developed in the Russian Empire.
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Its internal construction differs from Western instruments, giving it a distinct tone color and a fuller bass sound.[1][2]
How it changed
The bayan is becoming a standard instrument, though piano keyboard and Western chromatic accordions remain in use.[2] Soviet composers Vladislav Zolotaryov and Sofia Gubaidulina wrote notable compositions for the bayan.[1] Slovak composer Peter Machajdík composed a Concerto for Two Bayans and Orchestra.[1] That concerto premiered on 4 June 2009 in Bydgoszcz, Poland, performed by Acco Duo with the Symphony Orchestra of the Pomeranian Philharmonic.[1]
The Barynya.com account states that nothing compares to the sound of the bayan.[2] Accordion virtuosi who perform classical and contemporary classical music frequently select the bayan due to its range and purity of tone.[1][2] Contemporary works by composers Yehuda Yannay and Anthony Galla-Rini have been premiered by Russian bayan virtuoso Stas Venglevski.[3]
What the maker and period sources say
The Barynya.com account notes that the bayan differs from Western chromatic button accordions in construction details.[2] It also states that chin switches and converter bass switches are common on professional caliber accordions of various types.[2] The Barynya.com account lists performances by bayan virtuosos including Victor Danilochkin and Gennady Gutkin.[2]
References
- Wikipedia, "Bayan (accordion)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Peter Machajdík: Concerto for Two Bayans and Orchestra", www.machajdik.com (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- "Bayan - Russian button accordion - баян", Barynya.com. facts only, no text reused. barynya.com
- Wikipedia, "Bayan (accordion)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Top Things to Do this Weekend in Joburg (19 to 21 June)", www.whatsoninjoburg.com; "Premiere performances by Stas Venglevski" (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
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- Wikipedia: Bayan (accordion) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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