French composer Patrice Sciortino (b. 1922) is a highly versatile musician. His compositional career has been met with success including with his Contre-Sujetfor Percussion and Piano. Published in 1922 a typical performance of Contre-Sujet takes around seven minutes. Percussive instruments used include: Wood Blocks Bongos Vibraphone Snare Drum Marimba and Timpani. The first book of Contre-Sujet includes the first two movements Short and Dream. For all aspiring percussionists seeking evocative and unique repertoire Sciortino's Contre-Sujet for Percussion and Piano will provide a thrilling performance for performers and audiences alike.