by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Daiki Kato – The Last Dance (2015) Instrumentation: ● 5-octave marimba ● 3 resonant metals ● 3 non-resonant metals ● 4 drums (bongo, conga, tom) ● Hand percussion (djembe, cajon, conga) ● Kickdrum ● Wind chimes or rain stick Duration: 7 minutes Composer’s Note: I...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Kagel — Dressur Composer: Mauricio Kagel Title: Dressur Instrumentation: Wooden instruments Approx. Length: 30’ Description: Theatrical chamber work for three percussionists, to counteract the 20th century trend toward auditory experiences, Kagel writes for absurd and...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Jalbert — Klang Pierre Jalbert: Klang Instrumentation: 2 pianos and 1 percussion Duration: 13 minutes World Premiere: Klang was written specifically for the piano duo Quattro Mani along with percussionist David Colson. Program Notes: The title refers to the word...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Maki Ishii — La Sen La-Sen is an amazing example of Maki Ishii’s mastery of chamber music. The players in this work elegantly float over each other as the contrasting ideas create a world of sounds and space. Number of Players: 7 Difficulty: Grade 5...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Maki Ishii — After the Forest Fire After the Forest Fire for marimba, flute and cello by Michael Torke is written for a unique group of instruments that together create a beautiful, lush timbre. This piece was written by Michael Torke for marimbist Makoto Nakamura....
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Maki Ishii — Lost Sounds Lost Sounds is a work for violin, piano and two percussionists. The violin takes the melodic forefront in this work as the piano and percussion provide textural and harmonic support. The middle section of Lost Sounds features a fascinating...
