SKU: HL.14016278

ISBN 9788759853351. 10.25x14.5x0.42 inches. Danish.

A wonderful composition for Cimbalon, a traditional Eastern European instrument, by Per Norgard. Completed in 1979, Isternia is a terrific 12 minute work featuring warm and rich changing tones and textures. Isternia is a beautiful, traditional hillside village in the north of Greece and this piece reflects this character of this sun kissed locale. Though this piece is specifically intended for Cimbalon, it can be adapted for Marimba.

SKU: PR.114404320

UPC: 680160007653.

Inspired by so-called minimalist ostinato music thriving on fast textures with slow, luscious harmony, Dorff found this an enticing approach to composing for marimbas. The work was simultaneously premiered in late 1985 by Nachiko Maekane on the East Coast, and by Brian Prechtl and Hitoshi Maeda on the West Coast. Each dance etude has a characteristic interval and ostinato rhythm, and may be performed by any number of players.