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- $40 - # 0615 - Beall, Andrew: Testament: Concerto for marimba and orchestra [30 min.] (Piano Reduction) (includes solo marimba part and piano score)
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I Mvt. I - Relentless Sample (Click Arrow to Play) |
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I Mvt. I - Relentless Sample (Click Arrow to Play) |
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I Zingy glow hanging love’s electricity in a Mvt. I - Relentless Sample (Click Arrow to Play) |
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"Nothing short of stunning . . . resulted in prolonged applause and cheering . . . there was never any question that this piece had to conclude the program.” Margaret Lawless, Coordinator of Large Instrumental Ensembles, University of Missouri"Affirmation shocked the audience – they were on their feet right after the performance!” Da Ji Yuan News"Andrew Beall's percussion concerto is a piece with great passion. It received a standing ovation from the audience!” Global TimesI. DRIVEN II. DREAM ADAGIO III. DANCE OF IDENTITY |
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"Nothing short of stunning . . . resulted in prolonged applause and cheering . . . there was never any question that this piece had to conclude the program.” Margaret Lawless, Coordinator of Large Instrumental Ensembles, University of Missouri"Affirmation shocked the audience – they were on their feet right after the performance!” Da Ji Yuan News"Andrew Beall's percussion concerto is a piece with great passion. It received a standing ovation from the audience!” Global TimesI. DRIVEN II. DREAM ADAGIO III. DANCE OF IDENTITY |
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"Strong, honest, and musically sincere" - Gordon Stout "Beall has found the key to composing for marimba and soprano" - PAS News The text is taken from the Old Testament book, Song of Solomon, written c. 945 BC. King Solomon, known for writing over 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs, called this composition his Shir Hashirim – his most exquisite “Song of all Songs.” It is an incomparable celebration of romantic love in all aspects. In the entirety of Solomon’s 700 marriages and 300 additional maid-servant relationships, his search for true love led him to one ‘almah, one young girl, one maiden, who captured his heart like no other. She is called a Shulamite, from the city of Shunem which was located southwest of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. The residents were descendents of Issachar, one of Jacob’s twelve sons, and they were known for their strength, humility, and desire to serve unconditionally. From the Song of Solomon we learn that ‘Almah grew up with harsh brothers who forced her to labor in her family’s vineyards. She viewed herself as a common girl, like the common meadow flowers “a rose of Sharon” and “a lily of the valleys.” Yet, ‘Almah’s life changed forever when the most powerful ruler known to man fell deeply in love with her, making her his only beloved. Like a shepherd, Solomon gave her rest. Like an oasis, he gave her water and safety. Like an apple tree in the forest, he stood out broadly among men. Such are the beginning images in the Song that describe her new life with the king. In Hebrew, 'Almah means “young girl, maiden, or damsel”. A variation on the word is the Hebrew musical term 'alamoth, which can be translated "soprano." So the Song of ‘Almah is the composer’s duet for marimba and 'alamoth. It was commissioned by Charles Beall, who also chose the Song of Solomon as the text. Although the Song of Solomon contains parts spoken by the King and parts by the Chorus (the Daughters of Jerusalem), the composer only selected key passages spoken by the beloved 'Almah. In the fall of 2008 the Erato Chamber Orchestra of Chicago commissioned this duet to be complimented with strings. Love's intensity ... love's heartbreak ... powerful physical attraction ... this is the Song of 'Almah… The following clips feature Andrew Beall on marimba and Amanda Lynn Dunning, soprano, at the premiere performance in Chicago: Song of 'Almah Mvt. I (Rose of Sharon)  CLICK HERE for video |
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The DOUBLE CONCERTINO FOR TIMPANI AND PERCUSSION was commissioned by the Greenwich (Connecticut) Symphony and premiered in April 2006. The 3-minute piece showcased the talents of Glenn Rhian on timpani and myself on xylophone. It's subtitled When Professor Rhianini Met Lorenzo Spuccini, nicknames Glenn and I have for each other. Each soloist plays several toys, whistles and sound effects, and there is an improvised cadenza. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be zany. |
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The DOUBLE CONCERTINO FOR TIMPANI AND PERCUSSION was commissioned by the Greenwich (Connecticut) Symphony and premiered in April 2006. The 3-minute piece showcased the talents of Glenn Rhian on timpani and myself on xylophone. It's subtitled When Professor Rhianini Met Lorenzo Spuccini, nicknames Glenn and I have for each other. Each soloist plays several toys, whistles and sound effects, and there is an improvised cadenza. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be zany. |