Myriads of Stars

Myriads of Stars is a three-movement work for marimba and piano. This glittering, shimmery, and sparkling work sounds like space. To express a primitive atmosphere, a unique rhythmic metalwork pattern from Africa is used at the very beginning. Jazz-style motifs, rhythms, and harmonies are found throughout.

Genre: Duet for Marimba and Piano | # of Players: 2
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 11:30

Instrumentation
Marimba (5-octave)
Piano

Program Notes
Myriads of Stars for marimba and piano was commissioned by Mutsumi Tsuuzaki and premiered in Kyoto, Japan by Mutsumi Tsuuzaki, marimba and Yukiko Nishimura, piano in 2003. This piece consists of three movements – Starry Heaven, Prominence, and The Milky Way. To express a primitive atmosphere, a unique rhythmic metalwork pattern from Africa is used at the very beginning. Jazz-style motifs, rhythms, and harmonies are found throughout.