Falkowski-Burning Bars (SP)-M (4 players)

Burning Bars by Krzysztof Falkowski is a composition from 2017 for four players on one 5 octave marimba. This energetic piece draws its inspiration from composers such as Emmanuel Sejourne, Ney Rosauro and not least from Astor Piazzola. Existing somewhere between art and popular music, the composition demands great skill and precision of its performers. The title refers to a gradual densification of notes played very loudly, perhaps evoking an image of the marimba's bars about to catch fire. The music then quietens down, before returning to its previous state of near combustion.

Number of players: 4
Difficulty: Advanced

Instrumentation: Marimba (5 octave), 4 players