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Description:
This percussion ensemble arrangement of The Miraculous
Mandarin is based upon three movements of Bartok's original
work.
The
Beginning - A challenging display of technique, timbral
variety, and creative orchestration.
The Second Seduction - Featuring the vibraphones,
this movement creates a rubato, tense beauty.
The Chase - A relentless conclusion which drives
to the ultimate point of release.
This
arrangement will challenge performers, and offers a programatic
piece which will showcase the versatility of the percussion ensemble's
timbral range. It was first performed by the Santa Clara Vanguard
Percussion Ensemble in 2000.
The
Miraculous Mandarin comes with a full, bound score and includes
all individual parts.
INSTRUMENTATION:
glockenspiel, 3 marimbas (low A), xylophone,
crotales, 3 vibraphones, 5 timpani, large tam tam, chimes, 2 china
cymbals, 18" suspended cymbal, 4 toms, wind gong, medium gong,
2 small gongs of different sizes, dark sus. cym., bright sus. cym.,
sizzle cym., snare drum, 2 small ZilBells, mounted ratchet.
*recording
by Andrew
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