Sanctuary - Transcription for Marimba Duo (2005) 12'
Program note:
Sanctuary was originally scored for an accordion solo that I composed in 1998. While preparing for its recording in April 2005, I had the opportunity to rethink the piece. I was captured by an inspiration to transcribe it to a marimba duo.
The idea of composition of original version, accordion is following: Because of the similarities of its timbre to that of the sho (mouth organ) and the pipe organ, the sound of the accordion, for me, evokes a certain spirituality, a religious sublimity. I wanted to capture that image in a serene space and time. The longing for the sound is always backed by purity. That is the first step into the sacred precincts.
Marimbas simply follow the accordion except for position of the chords, and they are played by tremolo throughout the piece. Marimba I can be played with a 4 & 1/3 octave instrument, and Marimba II requires 5 octave instrument.
I would like to express my thankfulness to Alan Zimmerman and Diana Herold who helped me to realize this work. |
