Myriads of Stars
Arranger/Composer: Yukiko Nishimura
Item Code: 21070
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Starry Heaven • Prominence • The Milky Way
Myriads of Stars is a three-movement work for marimba and piano. This glittering, shimmery, and sparkling work sounds like space. To express a primitive atmosphere, a unique rhythmic metalwork pattern from Africa is used at the very beginning. Jazz-style motifs, rhythms, and harmonies are found throughout.
Program Notes
Myriads of Stars for marimba and piano was commissioned by Mutsumi Tsuuzaki and premiered in Kyoto, Japan by Mutsumi Tsuuzaki, marimba and Yukiko Nishimura, piano in 2003. This piece consists of three movements - Starry Heaven, Prominence, and The Milky Way. To express a primitive atmosphere, a unique rhythmic metalwork pattern from Africa is used at the very beginning. Jazz-style motifs, rhythms, and harmonies are found throughout.
Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2014
Number of Players: 2
Duration: 11:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Duet
Category: Percussion
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Instrumentation
Marimba (5-octave)
Piano