| 作曲者 | John H. Beck(ジョン・H・ベック) |
| シリーズ | 打楽器アンサンブル |
| 編成概要 | 打楽器三重奏 |
| 解説 | A quote from the composer best describes this piece: ”Episodes explores rhythmic and timbre possibilities of three percussionists with a minimum of instruments.” A brief introduction features improvisation by each player. Episode I is slow and stately, requiring rhythmic interplay between the players. This moves to a presto section, which has improvised solos by each member. Episode II is played with the fingers and is fast and rhythmic. The third Episode features keyboard instruments and utilizes cross rhythms and melodic material shared by each player. The work closes with a fast, driving rhythmic section. Each player performs from a score and the print is clearly presented. Although Episodes is rhythmically challenging, it is within the ability of an advanced high school or young college ensemble. The improvised sections lead to creativity and musical expression. (3人の打楽器奏者が、最小限の楽器編成でリズムと音色の可能性を探る作品です。冒頭では各奏者による即興を取り入れ、第1部はゆったりと堂々とした音楽から、即興ソロを交えた急速な展開へ。第2部は指を使った奏法によるスピード感のあるリズムが特徴です。第3部では鍵盤打楽器を用い、クロスリズムや旋律を3人で受け渡しながら展開し、最後は力強く疾走するリズムで締めくくられます。高度なリズム感とアンサンブル力に加え、即興を通した奏者の創造性も楽しめる作品です。) |
| 解説2 | 【使用楽器】 xylophone, vibraphone, orchestra bells, temple blocks, suspended cymbal, snare drums(2), tom- toms(4), timpani(2), bass drum |
