Rimbasly represents virtuosic marimba writing at its best. Written for Michael Burritt, the piece presents many wonderful technical challenges for the performer, with complicated sticking, complete independence between the hands, and independent rolls. The electronics include sustained sounds as well as many sounds emulating percussion instruments.
This is a revised re-issue of this popular piece now sold with CD accompaniment rather than tape. Rimbasly represents virtuosic marimba writing at its best. Written for Michael Burritt, the piece presents many wonderful technical challenges for the performer, with complicated sticking, complete independence between the hands, and independent rolls. The electronics include sustained sounds as well as many sounds emulating percussion instruments. The piece is now available in many new formats with marimba: wind ensemble, orchestra, percussion ensemble, and piano. |
