November Evening

Description

"This work for solo marimba has the character and vitality of dance music, resulting primarily from its syncopated rhythms and irregular meter. Interesting rhythmic devices include the juxtaposition of duplets in one hand and triplets in the other, and triplets set against quadruplets. The chordal fabric is interrupted with runs imparting the flavor of an improvised fill. The marimba writing is quite idiomatic, revealing the composer's familiarity with the instrument. It is refreshing to discover a work for solo marimba that so successfully fulfills a broad range of criteria, from those of marimbists who want a vehicle that spotlights their technical and musical talents, to those of the discriminating auditor who appreciates a work that can stand on its own musical merits, to those of the general public who enjoy music that is approachable and entertaining." - John R. Raush Percussive Notes, June 1997