Gillingham-Five Fantasies of Natural Origin M/FL SP

David R. Gillingham's Five Fantasies of Natural Origin for Marimba and Flute duet was commissioned by Elizabeth Sadilek and Barry Larkin of Iowa State University.

All of the five movements of this work carry titles derived from the animal kingdom, inspired by the composer's brother (who is a noted herpetologist at Central Michigan University).

I. Soaring On The Wings Of An Eagles
II. Elegy for Those Never Again to Be
III. Slithering Serpentine Counterpoint
IV. Slow Dance Of the Last Living Dinosaur
V. Riding On the Fast Hooves of The Gazelle

Number of Players: 2
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Flute

Player II: Marimba