Etude in G minor

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  • Etude in G minor was commissioned by Anders Kann Elten, percussion teacher at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. This piece was created to explore more possibilities of marimba techniques. The composition maintains a consistent rhythmic pattern throughout, based on 6/8-time signature. By employing variations in harmony and melody, the etude introduces new methods of coordination between the four mallets, challenging traditional approaches to melodic performance. It is a great etude to develop four-mallet techniques.

• Instrumentation +

  • Marimba (5-octave)

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  • Performed by Tanel Eiko Novikov
    
    

• About the composer +

  • Lucky Bell Music Artist
    Principal Percussionist of CCOM Symphony Orchestra
    Founding member of Jinji Percussion Group
    
    Mr. Zhang, a distinguished musician, was born in 1990 in Xi'an, Shanxi Province, into a family with deep musical roots. His childhood was immersed in the world of music, and he began studying piano at a young age. Displaying remarkable talent, he quickly made a name for himself in the music scene.
    
    His prodigious abilities on the percussion led him to achieve notable accomplishments early on. He garnered the top honors in the inaugural national wind and percussion competition, followed by another resounding victory in the second national percussion competition for young musicians.
    
    In 2010, Mr. Zhang embarked on a transformative journey when he was accepted into the renowned Royal Conservatory in Denmark. There, he participated in a prestigious one-year exchange program, studying under the guidance of acclaimed percussion professors, including the esteemed Gert Mortensen. During this time, he mesmerized audiences with a highly successful solo concert in Denmark, leaving an indelible impression.
    
    With an insatiable thirst for artistic growth, Mr. Zhang furthered his education at the Central Conservatory of Music, where he graduated in 2014. It was during this time that he had the privilege of performing with the National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra, gracing the stage under the baton of world-renowned conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Eschenbach, Maazel, Mortensen, Johan, Hakon, and others.
    
    In addition to his virtuosity as a performer, Mr. Zhang is an accomplished composer. His composition, "Light and Shadow: Concerto for Two Percussions," had its triumphant premiere at the National Concert Hall in Taipei in 2016, captivating audiences and earning widespread acclaim. This success paved the way for a series of renowned Chinese percussion works, including "The Rising Sun" for ethnic orchestra, "Hero" for ethnic percussion concerto, "Different Path" for percussion duet, and "Strikeast" for ethnic percussion ensemble. These compositions bear witness to his mastery of form, rich cultural influences, and artistic depth.
    
    Presently, Mr. Zhang holds the position of principal percussionist in the Symphony Orchestra of the Central Conservatory of Music. Through his impeccable artistry and unwavering commitment to his craft, he continues to captivate audiences and inspire fellow musicians. Mr. Zhang's remarkable journey has left an indelible mark on the world of music, cementing his status as a true luminary in the field.

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  • Front Cover Graphics and Layout: Nicola Lee
    Photo: Shu Su
    Printed in Copenhagen, Denmark
    Copyright © Edition SVITZER

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