Sonata Ico (Iconoclastic)
General Info
Year: 1994
Duration: c. 4:00
Difficulty: Intermediate
Publisher: Permus
Cost: Score and Parts - $15.00 | Score Only - $0.00
Movements
Instrumentation
Player I: Marimba
Player II: Marimba
Player III: Marimba
Player IV: Marimba
Program Notes
written for, premiered by: Eastern Illinois University Marimba Orchestra, 30 September 1994, Johnny L. Lane, director
Review
Sonata Ico is a marimba quartet written in a pseudo-Classical style. An optional part is included that may be added for a quintet performance, but the piece would probably sound better as a quartet. The work is marked "lively (half note = ca. 96-100)" and is very tonal; however, the key relationships in this sonata are a little unusual. It begins in D major, moves to the dominant, and then moves to B minor. The exposition then ends in D major again. The development moves through several keys and textures, including an "Andante cantabile" section that cadences back in B minor. The recapitulation begins in D major but abruptly shifts to E major. The piece ends on a C-sharp major triad. Sonata Ico would be a good piece for intermediate to advanced keyboard percussionists. The marimba four part can be played on a low-A instrument. - Tom Morgan, June 1996[1]
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Sonata Ico (Iconoclastic) - Marimba Quartet
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