Adagio from Symphony No. 3 (Saint-Saë‘ns)

This beautiful adagio from one of the best known romantic symphonies truly enables the marimba ensemble to reach its most sensitive heights. The eight players can perform on four instruments (including optional bass).

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 8
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 4:45

Instrumentation
Marimba I (4-octave)
Marimba II (4-octave)
Marimba III (4-octave)
Marimba IV (4-octave)
Marimba V (4.3-octave)
Marimba VI (4.3-octave)
Marimba VII (4.3-octave)
Marimba VIII (5-octave or Bass Marimba)

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