Wright-Grand Duo (SP)-M/P/VA

Scored for viola and multi-percussion Grand Duo by Maurice Wright was composed for Barbara Westphal and Harvey Price who premiered it at New York's Merkin Hall. In six movements, the work explores the rich alto register of the viola and the marimba and also includes brief passages for unpitched instruments.

Number of players: 2
Difficulty: Advanced

Instrumentation

Player 1: Viola
Player 2: Marimba (4.3 octave), small bell or gong, 2 wood blocks, 2 drums (one with snares).