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Marimba Concertino is a work for solo marimba and four percussionists. The opening of the piece features energetic trades between the pitched and non-pitched players. This section is contrasted with a grave chorale that is supported by timpani and suspended cymbals. A cadenza section after the chorale is a great area to showcases musicality and dynamic expression. A driving triplet based sections brings the piece to a close. No recording is available at this time.
Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 6
Instrumentation:
Marimba
Percussion I: Bongos, 3 Congas, Cowbell, Claves, Slapstick, Temple Blocks (5 pitch), Wind Chime, Suspended Cymbal, Finger Cymbal, Glocken
Percussion II: 4 Tom-Toms, Claves, Binzasara, Temple Blocks (5 pitch), Glass Chime, Suspended Cymbal, Glocken
Percussion III: Timpani (1), Bass Drum, Claves, Slit Drum, Tubular Bells, Tam-Tam (middle), Suspended Cymbal, Ratchet
Percussion IV: Timpani (1), Bass Drum, Claves, Slit Drum, Tubular Bells, Tam-Tam (large), Suspended Cymbal
Keiko Abe has developed her position as a world-class marimbist thanks to a rare combination of creative power, acute sensitivity, and virtuosic technique. She commands an overwhelming repertoire and appears regularly throughout the world in performances of solo concertos, chamber music, and improvisations. She is also in demand as a guest lecturer and has given master classes in leading music conservatories in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia.
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