Following Martin Grubinger’s performances in the world premieres of Fazıl Say’s Variations for two pianos and percussion (2013) and the cantata The Bells (2014), the composer has created a unique concerto especially for the percussionist.
The four movements in this highly energetic concerto are systematically named after the specific percussion instruments being used: I. Waterphone, II. Rototoms – Timpani, III. Vibraphone – Campana and IV. Marimba – Boobams. Although no Turkish instruments are used, the final movement, with instructions such as ‘in Istanbul gypsy style’ and ‘Slow Belly Dance’, displays unmistakeable Anatolian characteristics.
I Waterphone
II Rototoms · Timpani
III Vibraphone · Campana
IV Marimba · Boobams
Picc. · 2 · 2 · 2 · 2 · Kfg. – 4 · 2 · 2 · 0 – S. solo (5 P. · Vibr. · Marimba [5 Oktaven] · Röhrengl. · Boobams [2 Oktaven] · 10 Rototoms · Waterphone) (1 Spieler) – Hfe. – Str.