Innovative Percussion DEKTHR Three Pieces for Clarinet and Percussion
The 1st and 2nd movements of Three Pieces for Clarinet and Percussion are more a conflict of the two players; the 3rd movement brings it to a "happy end". The main compositional element of the 1st movement is the motif of echoes used in different ways. The Marimba repeats chords, interrupted by irregular rests; also once with an inaudible "echo" dampening of the chords. These rhythmical phrases are repeated by the clarinet with a great spectrum of dynamics. This dialog of echoes is interrupted by a dance-like part, in which the Clarinet and the Marimba play together; a short echo finishes this movement. In the 2nd movement the percussion player uses a small set-up, played with wire brushes.