Psathas-Corybas (Parts) arr. Carmenates (Parts)-B/2V/3M/P

In Corybas, Psathas blends the complex rhythms of Eastern European dance music into a highly dynamic and playful work for piano trio. Corybas is the first of two companion works for piano trio that Psathas wrote with the Mediterranean in mind; the second being a calmer, more serene ‘postlude’ to this work, Aegean. In this arrangement for mallet quintet with percussion, part of the ensemble drives much of the forward movement of the work by holding a repeating odd-metered groove while the other part falls in and out of this texture. This second group builds momentum throughout by fusing together their melodic lines with the first group’s groove, offering short syncopated accents and uniting for dramatic and thrilling phrases. All of this makes for an exhilarating addition to percussion ensemble repertoire.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 6
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Instrumentation:
  • Player 1: Vibraphone 1
  • Player 2: Vibraphone 2
  • Player 3: Glockenspiel, marimba 1 (4.3 octave)
  • Player 4: Marimba 2 (5 octave)
  • Player 5: Marimba 3 (5 octave)
  • Player 6: Chimes, triangle, sizzle cymbal, flat ride (w/sizzles), bamboo chimes, daouli (davul)