{"product_id":"john-thrower-rhythms-of-life","title":"Thrower-Rhythms of Life-M (opt. strings\/perc.)","description":"\u003ci\u003eRhythms of Life\u003c\/i\u003e by John Thrower is a Theme and 10 variations in one movement, in rhapsodic form.  The piece can be played as a solo, or concerto with string orchestra and percussion.  This is the same marimba part as for the \"concerto\" of the same name.\u003cbr\u003ebr\u0026lt;\u0026gt;There is a basic story to the composition which deals with the life cycles of an individual from birth until death.  The variations are as follows:\u003cbr\u003e1.Innocence of a child\u003cbr\u003e2.Dreams of youth\u003cbr\u003e3. The first challenge\u003cbr\u003e4. Stormy years\u003cbr\u003e5. Coming of Age\u003cbr\u003e6. Finding a direction\u003cbr\u003e7.Then there was love\u003cbr\u003e8. Illusions of the mind\u003cbr\u003e9. Cycles of life\u003cbr\u003e10. Path to Eternity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe duration can vary from 23-28 minutes depending on the style of the soloist.  Commissioned by and dedicated to Bogdan Bacanu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty - Generally, one of the most difficult pieces for Marimba, yet some variations are of medium level.  Requires well-grounded musical background.\u003cbr\u003eInstrument - Solo marimba (5.0 octave, 4 mallets)","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43826874679350,"sku":"THROWERRHYTHMS","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/thrower-rhythms-of-life-m-opt-strings-perc.jpg?v=1773486916","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/john-thrower-rhythms-of-life","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}