In 4 movements: I) Saudação, (Greetings), II) Lamento (Lament), III) Dança (Dance), IV) Despedida (Farewell). The most popular marimba concerto of all time. 'The concerto is superbly written for the unique timbre and virtuoso technical qualities of the marimba.' (Percussive Notes). The Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra was written in June and July of 1986 in Brasília and is dedicated to the composer's son Marcelo. The work was originally written for marimba and string orchestra and was premiered in the USA the same year with the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra in Wisconsin under the direction of Manuel Prestamo. With the commercial success of a 1990 CD and video by Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie and the London Symphony Orchestra, the Concerto rapidly came to be regarded as part of the standard literature for percussion. It is considered to be the most popular marimba concerto today, and has been performed by more than eight hundred orchestras worldwide. The concerto contains four movements - unusual for the concerto form - which follow the fast-slow-fast pattern, with the medium tempo third movement inserted before the vigorous finale. Some Brazilian motifs and jazz elements are used throughout the piece, which contains strong rhythmic patterns and catchy melodies. The marimba leads the thematic material throughout much the piece, and as a result, the marimba part of certain movements can be performed solo, without orchestral accompaniment. The solo part explores the many possibilities of modern four-mallet technique, and according to reviews from Percussive Notes magazine 'the concerto is superbly written for the unique timbre and virtuoso technical qualities of the marimba.' / Marimba Et Piano

Contemporary marimba virtuoso William Moersch has consistently commissioned the best musicians possible to create works for his instrument. In 1984 Bennett wrote his first work for Moersch After Syrinx II based on Debussyâ??s Syrinx for Flute solo and written. Then in 1988 Richard Rodney Bennett agreed to create an â??Americanâ?? concerto and so composed this concerto in two movements I con moto and II con brio that display the versatility of the instrument. Both movements feature blazing cadenzas by the marimba but it is in the cadenza in the second movement that the marimba essentially becomes the entire Orchestra in the Orchestraâ??s dominant 6/8 time signature andleads the piece on to a brilliant ending. Composer performer and arranger Richard Rodney Bennett was internationally respected for his serious music and many award-winning film scores (Murder on the Orient Express Nicholas and Alexandra) as well as his works for children and his religious pieces. In addition this markedly versatile musician frequently performed as a jazz pianist. On his move to the United States the two sponsors for his green card (work permit) were Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.

Composée par Cadée Jean-Louis la partition Concerto pour Marimba (Marimba solo et Orchestre de Chambre) est éditée par les célèbres éditions françaises Robert Martin sous la référence SL10225.De ce fait, si vous êtes un grand amateur de Percussions et encore plus de Percussions vous trouverez dans cette pièce tout ce que vous cherchez. Alors plus que quelques clics et cette partition vous appartiendra!!! / Percussions / Partition

Concerto For Aluphone composed by Anders Koppel for Orchestra and doubling Marimba (2013). Commissioned by Odense Symphony Orchestra. First performance: January 16 2014 in Carl Nielsen Salen OdenseEvelyn Glennie (aluphone marimba) Odense Symphony Orchestra and Marc Soustrot (conductor). Solo part: WH31845C Orch. parts are available on hire: hire@ewh.dk Anders Koppel prolific career as a film composer began in the mid-1970s and in the 1980s he became much sought after as a composer for ballet. Since the premier in 1990 of Toccata for Marimba and Vibraphone he has worked primarily as acomposer in the classical world. Influenced by jazz rock and Latin American music Koppel’s music is often highly virtuosic and he has often been drawn towards concertante forms.

Par MORLEO LUIGI. Reduction piano du Concerto pour marimba solo et orchestre a cordes. / Niveau : Avancé / Répertoire / Marimba et Piano

Imagination for Marimba a été commandé par le joueur de marimba japonais exceptionnelle, Fumito Nunoya. Bien qu'il soit écrit dans le style de concerto, le piano, non seulement accompagne le marimba solo, mais joue également un rôle important dans le développement du travail. La pièce est écrite en quatre mouvements, joué sans interruption: Allegro, Andante Misterioso, Tempo rubato et Allegro energico. Aussi disponible pour Marimbaphone et Orchestre d'Harmonie / Marimba Et Piano