Áskell Másson
Cosmic Tree

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for marimba and 3 percussionists

Level: advanced
Duration: 10'
Genre: contemporary
Composed: 2009

Reference: PERC35
CHF38.00
Score and parts

Details

Instrumentation:
perc. I: picc. woodblock, 2 wood blocks, sus. cymbal, Glockenspiel, bass drum perc. II: 4 temple blocks, sus. cymb., vibraphone, large frame drum perc. III: 4 pitches slit drums, sus. cym., loose cymb., timpani
Published: 2009
Publisher: Editions Bim

Audio samples

Cosmic Tree

Composer

Áskell Másson (*1953)

Played by the best orchestras, ensembles and soloists, his music reflects a powerful sense of drama. The variety of rhythms and sounds, the combination of lyrical and percussive moments, give to hi... Read more

About Cosmic Tree

Norse mythology

The title of this piece refers to the cosmic tree of Norse mythology, the Yggdrasill. This tree of life extends to the heavens from the earth, thus uniting them. It is said to have three supportive roots which embrace the whole of the earth. Beneath each root are wells guarded by nornes (fortune women) who decide the lives and destiny of mankind.

Performances

April 14, 2017 | Padova, Italy. Art Percussion Ensemble.

Áskell Másson Cosmic Tree