David Dolatowski, Ph.D.


Bachelor of Music in Composition, Indiana University Master of Music in Composition, Indiana University Ph.D. in Composition/Theory, The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH Teaching experience: Faculty member with Northcentral University and Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona.

Latest recordings : Capriccio Southwest for solo Piano Recorded: October 6, 2023. Dušan Holý, pianist Herron Road studios, The Netherlands Quattuor Recorded on September 22, 2023 Performed by DEDEO Saxophone Quartet from Utrecht, NL.  Sheldon Street Trio for Flute, Oboe and B-flat Clarinet Recorded: October 6, 2023. Performed by Marianna Siamisii, Rui Guo, Mariette Koens Genesis Studios Wannestraat 8, Dalfsen Zwolle. NL Latest Album: Celestial Beginnings. https://soundcloud.com/ddolatow/celestial-beginning

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxJT9PAm9YnXZsRYzEg_9_g Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/ddolatow

Compositions

Cappriccio Southwest
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Capriccio Southwest is a light hearted, whimsical piece for solo piano in one movement. It was composed by David Dolatowski in Prescott, Arizona, USA.( 2014) The work is based on a two measure theme which is developed throughout. Although light hearted in nature, there are a number of dramatic climax points along the way. This capriccio, although atonal, was inspired by the JS Bach two and tree part inventions. Capriccio Southwest spelling is intentional. Recorded: October 6, 2023. Dušan Holý, pianist Genesis Studios
Wannestraat 8, Dalfsen
Zwolle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS1l4P9y0ZY
Quattuor
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for Saxophone Quartet Description: Quattuor, latin for the number four, is a three movement work for Saxophone Quartet written by David Dolatowski in Prescott Arizona (2023) The piece has both tonal and atonal aspects with it’s own unique harmonies. All movements are highly rhythmic in nature with much syncopation. All players are given a good share of melodic material, and are treated equally. The recording: Performed by DEDEO Saxophone Quartet from Utrecht, NL. 2023
Sheldon Street Trio
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Sheldon Street Trio was composed by David Dolatowski in 2014 for a faculty recital at Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ, USA. The college happens to be on Sheldon St. The piece is scored for Flute, Oboe and Clarinet in B-flat. The piece has both tonal and atonal aspects with it’s own unique harmonies. All players share melodic and harmonic material, and are treated equally. Movement I At 96 bpm , is based on a motive, or theme which is developed throughout. Movement II at 108 bpm contains much counterpoint, keeping to a developed motive. The movement ends in a much more homophonic texture and a slightly surprising end. Movement III moves a bit slower, with more focus on harmonic material. Recorded: October 6, 2023. Performed by Marianna Siamisii, Rui Guo, Mariette Koens Genesis Studios Wannestraat 8, Dalfsen Zwolle. NL