Par BALAZS ARPAD. ƁrpĆ”d BalĆ”zs (*1937) composed the first version of the work between 1994 and 1996 for tĆ”rogatĆ³ and concert band. Since this traditional Hungarian instrument is rarely found in ensembles abroad, a soprano saxophone can serve as an alternative solo instrument. The composer uses melodies from the early 18th century, from the age of RĆ”kĆ³czi's war of independence. An ambitious framework is given to the work by the reminiscing, solemnly flowing brass chorus, which is built of the motives of the folk song Oh, RĆ”kĆ³czi, BercsĆ©nyi (Hej, RĆ”kĆ³czi, BercsĆ©nyi). As a contrast serves then Panna Czinka's ancient ''violin lament''. Following this, in a pierced-work-like fashion, the folk song The dew of green forest (Zƶld erdo harmatĆ”t) comes in, then, as the culmination of the work, the well-known, wild Kuruc dance of CsĆ­nom PalkĆ³ appears. In conclusion, Kuruc Pictures is a tastefully constructed, finely harmonised and orchestrated orchestral tableau. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ RĆ©pertoire / Concert Band et Saxophone Soprano