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Miraculous Mandarin, The (Bartok) (Download)

for percussion ensemble
Level: Advanced
Duration: 4:00
Personnel: 8 players
State Lists: Indiana | Florida | Missouri
Release Date: 2002
Product ID : TSPCE-04DL
Price: $45.00
Item #: TSPCE-04DL

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Recording by Andrew Lee


Description

This percussion ensemble arrangement of The Miraculous Mandarin is based upon three movements of Bartok's original work.

The Beginning - A challenging display of technique, timbral variety, and creative orchestration.

The Second Seduction - Featuring the vibraphones, this movement creates a rubato, tense beauty.

The Chase - A relentless conclusion which drives to the ultimate point of release.

James Ancona's arrangement will challenge performers and offers a programatic piece which will showcase the versatility of the percussion ensemble's timbral range. It was first performed by the Santa Clara Vanguard Percussion Ensemble in 2000.

Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.

Instrumentation

  • Crotales
  • Glockenspiel
  • Xylophone
  • Chimes
  • 3 vibraphones
  • 3 marimbas—low A
  • 5 timpani
  • Cymbals & gongs (2 china cymbals, 18" suspended cymbal, dark suspended cymbal, bright suspended cymbal, sizzle cymbal, 2 small gongs, wind gong, medium gong, large tam-tam)
  • Drums (snare drum, 4 toms)
  • Accessories (2 small Zil-Bells, mounted ratchet)

Description

This percussion ensemble arrangement of The Miraculous Mandarin is based upon three movements of Bartok's original work.

The Beginning - A challenging display of technique, timbral variety, and creative orchestration.

The Second Seduction - Featuring the vibraphones, this movement creates a rubato, tense beauty.

The Chase - A relentless conclusion which drives to the ultimate point of release.

James Ancona's arrangement will challenge performers and offers a programatic piece which will showcase the versatility of the percussion ensemble's timbral range. It was first performed by the Santa Clara Vanguard Percussion Ensemble in 2000.

Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.

Instrumentation

  • Crotales
  • Glockenspiel
  • Xylophone
  • Chimes
  • 3 vibraphones
  • 3 marimbas—low A
  • 5 timpani
  • Cymbals & gongs (2 china cymbals, 18" suspended cymbal, dark suspended cymbal, bright suspended cymbal, sizzle cymbal, 2 small gongs, wind gong, medium gong, large tam-tam)
  • Drums (snare drum, 4 toms)
  • Accessories (2 small Zil-Bells, mounted ratchet)


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