solo/duo: selected performance excerpts

Rebonds by Iannis Xenakis
For Solo Multi-Percussion
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Beaming Music by Nico Muhly
For Marimba and Organ
A piece written for me - this performance also featuring the composer playing organ.
Program Notes and More Information here, and definitely check out his blog.

Reflections on the Nature of Water by Jacob Druckman
Six Movements for Solo Marimba
These excerpts are from my performance as part the American Contemporary Music Ensemble’s Portrait of Jacob Druckman, April 28, 2007.
I. Crystalline:

II. Fleet:

III. Tranquil:

IV. Gently Swelling:

V. Profound:

VI. Relentless:

Continuum by György Ligeti
Originally for player piano, performed as written on two marimbas
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Eight Pieces for Four Timpani by Elliott Carter
Recorded live April 5, 2008
American Contemporary Music Ensemble’s Centennials: Carter and Messiaen program.
Excerpt from Canaries:

Excerpt from March:

Excerpt from Improvisation:

Rondino by Stanley Leonard
For Solo Timpani

Marimba Spiritual by Minoru Miki
For Solo Marimba with 3 percussion accompaniment
Movement I:

Movement II:

PRISM by Keiko Abe
For Solo Marimba
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Sonata in G Minor by J.S. Bach
Adapted for Solo Marimba
Adagio:

Fugue:

Siciliana:

Presto: