OU Percussion Press / ca / 00039
Cores Norte/Sul
$60.00
Souza, Ricardo
Instrumentation - Player, 1, (crotales,, sleigh, bells,, lion's, roar,, snadpaper,, whistle), Player, 2, (glockenspiel,, 2, woodblocks), Player, 3, (xylophone,, ratchet), Player, 4, (chimes,, spring, coil,, triangle,, mark, tree,, slapstick,, guiro,, suspended, cymbal,, bass, drum), Player, 5, (vibraphone,, ratchet), Player, 6, (vibraphone,, Chinese, cymbal), Player, 7, (4.3-octave, marimba), Player, 8, (5-octave, marimba), Player, 9, (5-octave, marimba), Player, 10, (5-octave, marimba), Player, 11, (4, timpani), Player, 12, (Chinese, cymbal,, triangle,, suspended, cymbal,, tam-tam,, bell, tree,, 2, woodblocks,, sizzle, cymbal,, bongos,, cowbell, w/, foot, pedal,, caxixi,, conga,, high, cowbell), Player, 13, (flexatone,, lion's, roar,, concert, bass, drum,, 2, glass, bottles,, water, gong,, finger, cymbals,, key, chimes,, guiro,, floor, tom,, repique,, hi-hat,, pedal, bass, drum,, splash, cymbal,, tam-tam,, suspended, cymbal)
This two-movement work paints a sonic landscape filled with exotic timbres and evocative sonorities. The first movement uses extended techniques throughout the ensemble in order to create an ethereal atmosphere. The second movement juxtaposes rhythmic ostinati in the keyboards against a driving groove in the percussion section. Cores Norte/Sul is a fun and challenging piece that is sure to delight audiences and performers alike.
Level: Difficult
Voicing/Instrument: Percussion Ensemble (13)