Suite for Two Marimbas, op.23
General Info
Year: 1982
Duration: c. 10:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Permus
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00 | Score Only - $0.00
Movements
Instrumentation
Player I: Marimba
Player II: Marimba
Program Notes
Online Review
The Suite for Two Marimbas is an advanced work which could become a staple of the repertoire. The first movement, "Introduction," consists of two sections, and the melodic interest is shared by both performers. This movement makes use of the entire range (4-1/3 octaves) and chordal voices tend to be very open. The second movement, "Dream," is divided into four sections: a rather free unmeasured introduction, a more rhythmically structured B section based on sextuplets, a sprightly dance-like portion in a faster tempo (quarter = 100), and a return to a slower closing section. Much of the melodic material is echoed from one performer to the other throughout the last two parts of this movement. The third movement is entitled "The Joy of Father's Dance," which is based on a Chassidic dance. Throughout this piece, the marimba II part functions as a support for the marimba I part, which carries the major melodic interest. This movement makes significant use of parallel octaves (playable with two inner mallets). The last movement is "The Play and the Fury" and, like the preceding movement, carries the main melodic material in the marimba I part. The tempo is fast-paced and requires skillful double stop technique (particularly in the first part). This is a welcome addition to the literature. Granted, there have been a profusion of duet pieces for vibes and marimba, but there are just a few examples of two marimba compositions. Hopefully, this work will stimulate further interest in this instrumental combination.[1]
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Works for Percussion by this Composer
Romantic Concerto No. 2, op.22 - Marimba; Piano; Orchestra
Suite for Two Marimbas, op.23 - Percussion Duo; Marimba Duo
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