Innovative Percussion EAANOR Norrsken

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EAANOR

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"Norrsken," subtitled "Aurora Borealis," is a beautiful mallet quintet for two marimbas, two vibraphones and crotales. The work opens with a haunting ostinato in the marimbas that continues to the end of the piece. The vibraphones enter with a meditative melody highlighted by sparse notes in the crotale part. The work gradually builds in melodic density and dynamics culminating in a fortissimo unison of vibes and crotales. From here the action winds down through the last few measures. The parts are very accessible to even moderately skilled players, resulting in a work that is not overly challenging but sure to please any audience.