Sound Files and Videos
Live Accordion Recordings
Music by Guido and Pietro Deiro
My Florence
Quicksilver
Lido Tango
Beautiful Days
Sharpshooter’s March
43-minute solo recital at A World of Accordions Recital Hall in Superior, Wisconsin (May 4, 2019).
Astor Piazzolla: Tres Tangos
with the Butler County Symphony, Elisabeth Heath-Charles, Music Director (Butler, Pennsylvania: February 2005)
Studio Accordion Recordings
Suite on Four Polish Carols
1. Allegro: Przybiezeli do Betlejem
3. Allegretto: Dsiasiaj w Betlejem
4. Allegro: Gdy Sie Chrystus Rodzi
Henry’s ten-minute suite—scored for free-bass accordion, violins, violas, celli and double basses—consists of four movements. Henry has performed his suite with the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra and the Ames Iowa High School Orchestra. Suite on Four Polish Carols was recorded by members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and can often be heard on classical radio stations especially during the Christmas season.
A Classical Christmas CD
1 Capriccio on “Twelve Days of Christmas”
3 Two Part Canon: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
4 J. S. Bach: Prelude on “Good Christian Men Rejoice” (In dulci jubilo) (BWV 751)
5 J. S. Bach: Toccata on “Good Christian Men Rejoice” (In dulci jubilo) (BWV 729)
6 Nocturne: Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
7 Farandole: March of the Three Kings (From L’Arlesienne Suite, WD 40)
9 Jazz Fantasia on “Carol of the Bells”
10 Theme and Variations on “Coventry Carol”
11 Minuet: Dance of the Angels
Original composition by Henry Doktorski
12 Suite on Four Polish Carols: Przybiezeli do Betlejem
Original composition by Henry Doktorski
13 Suite on Four Polish Carols: Lulajze jezuniu
Original composition by Henry Doktorski
14 Suite on Four Polish Carols: Dzisiaj w Betlejem
Original composition by Henry Doktorski
15 Suite on Four Polish Carols: Gdy Sie Chrystus Rodzi
Original composition by Henry Doktorski
16 Ayre: What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
17 Gigue: Dance of the Shepherds
Original composition by Henry Doktorski
18 Sonatina on Three Christmas Carols: O Thou Joyful Day
19 Sonatina on Three Christmas Carols: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
20 Sonatina on Three Christmas Carols: Angels We Have Heard on High
21 Serenade: Sleep, Baby Jesus
Original composition by Henry Doktorski
Vaudeville Accordion Classics CD
10: Hand Grenade Throwers March
30: Dolores Waltz (by Émile Waldteufel)
32: Accordionette Waltz (from Royal Method)
33: Young Accordionist March (from Royal Method)
34: Little Accordion Player Waltz (from Royal Method)
35: Torpedo March (from Royal Method)
36: Beautiful Girl Waltz (from Royal Method)
37: The Peasant Quadrille (from Royal Method)
38: Radio Waltz (from Royal Method)
39: Dimples Polka (from Royal Method)
40: The Accordion Girl Waltz (from Royal Method)
41: Sharpshooter’s March (from Royal Method)
42: Veno Fox Trot (Duet) (from Royal Method)
43: Jewel Waltz (Duet) (from Royal Method)
44: King Boy Fox Trot (Duet) (from Royal Method)
45: Minneapolis March (Duet) (from Royal Method)
46: California Mazuka (Duet) (from Royal Method)
47: Sharpshooter’s March (Reprise) (recorded on Guido Deiro’s own 1924 Guerrini accordion)
Classical Accordion Recital CD
1: George F. Handel Suite for a Musical Clock, Prelude
2: George F. Handel Suite for a Musical Clock, Air
3: George F. Handel Suite for a Musical Clock, Voluntary on a Flight of Angels
4: George F. Handel Suite for a Musical Clock, Bells
5: George F. Handel Suite for a Musical Clock, Minuet
6: George F. Handel Suite for a Musical Clock, Gigue
7: J. S. Bach Partita No. 1 in Bb, Praeludium
8: J. S. Bach Partita No. 1 in Bb, Sarabande
9: J. S. Bach Partita No. 1 in Bb, Menuet
10: Robert Schumann: Träumerei (from Kinderscenen)
11: Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
12: Émile Waldteufel: Dolores Waltz
13: Louis F. Muir: Waiting for the Robert E. Lee
14: Béla Bartók: Rumainian Folk Dances, Joc cu bâtâ
15: Béla Bartók: Rumainian Folk Dances, Brâul
16: Béla Bartók: Rumainian Folk Dances, Poarga Româneasca
17: Béla Bartók: Rumainian Folk Dances, Maruntel
18: George Gershwin: Three Preludes, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
19: George Gershwin: Three Preludes, Andante con moto e poco rubato
20: George Gershwin: Three Preludes, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
21: Alan Hovhaness: Suite for Accordion, Solene
22: Alan Hovhaness: Suite for Accordion, Presto
23: Alan Hovhaness: Suite for Accordion, Allegro Vivo
25: Stanley and David Darrow: Meteor Shower
26: Willard A. Palmer: Chorale on “Old Hundredth”
29: Henry Doktorski: Rondo Polka
30: Henry Doktorski: Theme and Variation on Richard Rodgers’ “Edelweiss”
Ave Maria: Hymns to Mary CD
10: Star Upon the Ocean, Maria
11: 3-Part Canon on “Stabat Mater”
17: On This Day, O Beautiful Mother
18: Mother Dear, O Pray For Me
19: Mother, At Your Feet Is Kneeling
Accordion Music for Weddings
Music for the ceremony
Music for the reception
German: In Munich Stands a Hofbräuhaus
Jewish: Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof
Did J. S. Bach write the world’s first polka? This enchanting and lively dance from Cantata No. 78 was originally scored for two singers (a boy soprano and alto), and two stringed instruments (a violoncello and violone—the ancestors of the modern-day cello and bass fiddle). Henry has proved that this Baroque composition works just as wonderfully when played by four accordions.
for accordion trio, by Henry Doktorski.
Henry composed his Fughetta in 2003 for the festive occasion of Maestro Anthony Galla-Rini’s 99th birthday. Henry met the world-renowned accordionist, teacher, composer and author in 1990 in Kansas City, and again in 1996 in San Diego, when Anthony and his wife, Dolly, came to hear Henry perform a recital for the San Diego Accordion Club. Henry’s lively piece presents a delightful contrapuntal exposition, development, and recapitulation of the famous “Happy Birthday” theme composed by Patty and Mildred J. Hill in 1893.
for solo accordion (left-hand Stradella chord buttons only) by Henry Doktorski.
The left-hand Stradella manual of the accordion is usually relegated only to playing the bass and chord accompaniments for the right-hand melody. Yet Henry has written and recorded what we believe is THE WORLD’S FIRST COMPOSITION written only for the accordion left-hand chord buttons: sophisticated and inspiring music which will appeal to the most discriminating classical music connoisseurs.
for solo accordion by Henry Doktorski.
This piece was written for Henry’s accordion student Joe Donohue from Sarnia, Ontario. The St. Claire River near his home is known as “Blue Water.”
Pipe Organ Recordings
Music for pipe organ
Henry plays the 3-manual and pedal Robert Knight hybrid organ (32 pipe stops, 25 Allen digital stops) at Saint Martha Catholic Church (Murrieta, California)
Modest Mussorgsky’s Promenade and The Old Castle from “Pictures at an Exhibition”
Ode to Joy: Excerpts from Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Symphony Number Nine
Music for pipe organ
Henry plays the nine-rank 2-manual and pedal 1989 Schlicker organ at House of Prayer Lutheran Church (Escondido, California)
Improvisation on Noël Nouvelet
Improvisation on ST. BRENDAN’S (They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love)
Anonymous: Estampie, a Medieval work for keyboard
Johann Michael Bach: In dulci jubilo
J. S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV556
J. S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in F, BWV556
Paul McCartney: “When I’m Sixty-Four”
Johann Ludwig Krebs: Präludium supra “Christ lag in Todesbanden”
Nine Pieces from Père Pingré’s Organ Book of Anonymous 18th Century French Composers
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in F (BWV 556)
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C (BWV 553)
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in Gm (BWV 558)
Michael D. Costello: Ayre on “Ein Feste Burg”
Johann Pachelbel: Kanon in D (sans Zimbelstern)
Music for pipe organ
Henry plays the 25-rank 2-manual and pedal Schlicker organ at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Rochester, Pennsylvania)
J. S. Bach: In dulci jubilo (BWV 751
Henry Doktorski: Improvisation on “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
Misc. recordings with piano, harp and oboe, accordions, choir, chamber ensemble, piano/vocal.
Blue Belle (Studio recording)
for solo piano, by Henry Doktorski.
The tune (a pentatonic melody on the black keys of the piano), appearing early on during the exposition (0:13), is composed of sixteen notes and travels an exciting journey through exotic soundscapes during the development section (0:57) before it finally returns to home sweet home at the recapitulation (2:46). The melody appears thirteen times in different keys and rhythmic durations (such as augmentation and diminution) and even appears once in a canon at the octave (1:43).
Blue Belle (Live recording)
for solo piano, by Henry Doktorski.
from a private performance at a party at Henry’s home at Holly Hill Drive, Oakdale, Pennsylvania (November 2012).
for solo piano, by Henry Doktorski
from a recorded Pentecost service at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Escondido, California (May 31, 2020).
for oboe and harp, by Henry Doktorski.
Performed by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians James Gorton (oboe) and Gretchen Van Hoesen (harp). Released on Boston Records (Pavannes, Pastorales and Serenades: 1996)
for SATB choir, piano and hand bells. Text by Rev. Gregory S. Clagg, music by Henry Doktorski.
for three male voices and accordion, arrangement by Henry Doktorski.
for voice and piano, arrangement by Henry Doktorski.
Theme song of the Alcoa Singers—the choir for employees of Pittsburgh’s Alcoa Aluminum Company—sung to the tune: “O Tannenbaum.” Arranged for three baritone voices by Henry Doktorski.
Recordings of music at New Vrindaban
Yamini’s Krishna Book Suite (1980)
Vaiyasaki dasa and the New Vrindaban Gurukula Boys (1981)
Ragamathani devi dasi Sings Bhajans (c. early 1980s)
Hrishikesh dasa chants Jaya Jagad Guru Srila Bhaktipada at New Vrindaban (November 6, 1985)
Bhaktipada’s Vyasa Puja (September 1, 1986)
The First Krishna Chorale Concert (January 5, 1987)
Ragamathani’s Voice Recital (November 17, 1987)
New Vrindaban Bhajans: Hrishikesh Das and Shyama Dasi (1988)
The cassette Jagad Guru by the Krishna Chorale (1988)
The cassette Blessed Assurance by the Krishna Chorale (1988)
Morning Program at New Vrindaban (c. October/November 1988)
All Creatures: Noon Service at New Vrindaban (c. October/November 1988)
Evening Service at New Vrindaban (c. October/November 1988)
Hare Krishna Über Alles, a hymn by Hayagriva dasa (c. 1989)
70 Krishna-ized Christian Hymns (c. 1989)
Holy Father, Holy Mother, a hymn by Hayagriva and Swami Bhaktipada (January 1990)
Interfaith Festival at New Vrindaban (May 1990)
Cello/Accordion recital at Music at the Palace (August 4, 1990)
Music at the Palace Accordion Recital (August 28, 1990)
Journey to the City of God, a musical (October 1990)
Accordion/Organ Concert at St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Wheeling (October 1990)
Prabhupada’s Journey to America, a musical (November 1990)
Two Buddhist Chants to Goddess Quan Yin (June 19, 1991)
Flute/Cello/Harpsichord-Accordion Trio Performs at Prabhupada’s Palace (October 13, 1991)
The New Vrindaban Hymnal (1992)
The First Performance of New Vrindaban’s Ideational Choir (February 1992)
Ideational Music: Gaur Aroti and Prayers to Lord Nrsimhadeva (1992)
Radhanath Swami: Transcendental Meditation cassette (1992)
Pushers of Love, cassette by New Vrindaban’s Rock Band (1992)
Simply Wonderful Bhajans, a cassette by the students of New Vrindaban (c. 1996)
Within Vrindaban’s Woods and Groves (2005 concert version)