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All corners of this floating world, swept
for percussion trio
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The influence of Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian, and Malian rhythms is central to this work for three percussionists. Set in six interlinked movements, the work combines interpretations of ancient rhythmic patterns with aggressive bursts of energy and extended playing techniques.
Un-pitched South American percussion instruments and Chinese drums interplay with western, pitched percussion as the work moves through contrasting energetic rhythmic sections into eerie and suspenseful passages.
Complex arrays of cross-rhythms give way to almost motionless passages of uneasiness. The uneasiness is extended by a shifting tonal centre.
The title of the piece is taken from the final line of the haiku Year's End, by the Japanese poet Basho.
Difficulty note
This work is suitable for university-level percussion trios and above
Performance history
01 Oct 2014: Performed by the NYU Percussion Ensemble at Loewe Theatre, NYU Steinhardt, New York, NY, USA
05 Feb 2021: Performed by South Dakota State University Wind Symphony
03 Mar 2021: Performed by UNF Percussion Ensemble (Hunter Gross, Bennett Jandreau, Trevor Perez)