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Solo Percussion
Alternate Title
“… as he seemed to appear to the beast in the distance …” (activities for percussionist)
Year Authored (or revised)
Duration (min)
15
Movements
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Files & Media
Audio
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Sample Pages
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Detail
Description
This "micro-opera" for solo percussionist was developed from an improvisatory percussion cadenza which divided Parts II & III of the composer's 1973 choral work ERODOS.
First Perfomance
1990 - David Yoken, percussionist; Oulu National University, Finland
Recording
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Text Language - Non English
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Text Source/Author
“Who Comes?” / “Who asks?” by the composer; some pantomime and an improvised “play-by-play” verbal description of an improvised event-section by the performer.
Title Number
Ensemble Type
solo instrumental (non-keyboard)
Genre/Theme
Improvisation and or graphic score elements
opera dramatic
Instrument
Percussion
Purchase Options
PDF License & Download
PDF Price
Print & Ship
$29.95 two score set for performance (one letter size, one oversize, card stock)
Print Price
$29.95 two score set for performance (one letter size, one oversize, card stock)
Percussion needed:
3 to 5 timpani, 5 clay flowerpots, 6 chimes/tubular bells, large gong, and additional percussion instrument of player's choice as well as various mallets/brushes.