Reich-Nagoya Marimbas (SP)-2M

Nagoya Marimbas was written by Steve Reich on commission from the Nagoya College of Music in Japan. Reich, one of the most famous minimalist composers ever, composed this piece using a technique called "phase music" wherein the two players are playing the same thing, but out of sync with each other. The result is a bewildering collage of sound that immediately intrigues the ear. This popular duet has been recorded and played by some of the most famous marimbists in the world.

Number of players - 2
Instrumentation - 2 marimbas (4-mallet)
Difficulty - Grade 5-6 (medium-advanced to advanced)