Four Polish Carols(composed by Henry Doktorski for free bass accordion and string quartet) places the accordion in one of the most complementary and pleasing instrumental combinations possible. It seems as though the accordion was always meant to be with the string quartet because the quasi woodwind sound it produces blends and intertwines with the sonorities of the strings so completely, that it is hard to imagine a better-sounding ensemble in any other form.

As always, Henry's composition and orchestration skills combine to produce four little gems with an abundance of clever harmonic and motivic material, all very rewarding to the ears of an audience with widely varied tastes. This arrangement can be heard on Henry's CD A Classical Christmas, but one doesn't have to wait until Christmas to enjoy these pieces. They are non-descript enough that they can be played with enjoyment all year in any musical setting.