Marimba Dance
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General Info
Year: 1982
Duration: 10'
Dedication: John Gregory Knowles
Commission: John Gregory Knowles with funds provided by Australia Council Music Board
Difficulty: Advanced
Price: $18.00
Published through Australian Music Centre: http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/work/edwards-ross-marimba-dances/
Overview
Marimba Dances by Australian composer Ross Edwards is one of the most popular and most frequently played pieces for solo marimba in the international repertiore. This light-hearted (though highly virtuosic) piece consists of two radiant dances framing an introspective, recitative-like interlude.
World Premiere Details
Performer: Michael Askill
Date: 29th May 1983
Place: Wollongong City Gallery
Discography
Evelyn Glennie played Marimba Dance in her CD "Light in Darkness"