Muramatsu-Land-M

Model: BE M15-001
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Land was written for marimbist Momoko Kamiya by composer Takatsugu Muramatsu. This beautiful and elegant piece incorporates a very rubato tempo, allowing the performer to be very expressive within the framework laid out by Muramatsu. ...
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Muramatsu-Land-M - Product Information

Land was written for marimbist Momoko Kamiya by composer Takatsugu Muramatsu. This beautiful and elegant piece incorporates a very rubato tempo, allowing the performer to be very expressive within the framework laid out by Muramatsu. The main theme is presented over a gently pulsating accompaniment after a brief free section to begin the piece. The middle of the piece incorporates this theme into triplets that creates a sort of "rolling" effect. The piece closes with the original theme material in a new key with some additional variations.
Land is a very popular work for solo marimba that has been performed on countless recitals and other programs. A perfect fit for a junior or senior recital!

Instrumentation: Solo Marimba (4 mallets)
Difficulty: Grade 4-5

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Comments: I love this piece. Nothing really else to say. Its an amazing piece that wins competitions and is just a great work of art. Highly recommend this piece!

Date Posted: 2012-01-26 12:16:07

Posted By: Leonardo

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Beautiful

Comments: This solo is sure to make the audience go crazy, nice sounding modern writing that allows variable techniques. A bit pricey, but hey.

Date Posted: 2011-10-08 13:46:14

Posted By: Josh

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Land by Takatsugu Muramatsu

Comments: This has got to be my favorite Marimba solo I've played yet. The piece is simply beautiful, but also choppy in some places. Muramatsu shows here that marimba pieces don't always have to stray from the major modes. And the music provides the musician with a lot of freedom to take the solo as they like it, making each performance of Land its own.

Date Posted: 2011-09-07 10:27:49

Posted By: Jonathan Pyrak

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