Arabesque No. 1 by Claude Debussy - Marimba Literature Library
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Arabesque No. 1, by Claude Debussy
Arranged & Performed by Kevin Keith
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ABOUT THE PIECE:
The original piano composition of Arabesque was completed by Debussy in 1881 in a set of two, this being the first. In regards to the title and character of the collection, Grove Music Dictionary offers this insight:
To the Romantics the concept of the arabesque was particularly attractive in the light of the idea, first popularized by F.W.J. Schelling (1802) and by Goethe, of architecture as ‘frozen music’. The term was used for piano pieces by Stephen Heller (op.49) and Schumann, whose op.18 is in the form of a rondo with recurring episodes, which are in marked contrast to the main theme. Gade’s op.27 is similarly entitled, but the most typical examples of the form are Debussy’s Deux arabesques (1888-91), whose charm and delicacy reflect perfectly the conception of the arabesque as a piece in which the composer aims at a decorative rather than emotional effect. (Grove)
This marimba transcription came to be in part of my vision of music to be a completely fluid non-human construct - part of the ever forward-moving nature of music being that previous compositions can be adapted for newly discovered/developed instruments or performing techniques. I also hope to assist in the continuous process of looking for new ways to express styles, characters and musical time periods on percussion instruments - in this case, the marimba, likely the most closely related of our instruments to the other families.
Kevin Keith
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ABOUT THE PERFORMER:
Kevin Keith is a freelance musician and educator based in Denver, Colorado. A strong advocate for new music and progressive music education, he enjoys spending his time in various teaching and performing opportunities in and around the Denver metropolitan area. He also actively teaches and performs in Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan.
As a performer, Kevin is active in chamber, orchestral and solo percussion. He has performed with the Colorado Symphony, Denver Philharmonic, Aurora Symphony, Boulder Symphony, Broomfield Symphony, Mason Symphony, Great Lakes Chamber and Lansing Symphony Orchestras as a percussionist and timpanist. He has been a featured member of the Colorado College Summer Music Festival Orchestra and ChosenVale Seminar Percussion Ensemble.
Kevin has performed as a featured solo artist at events such as the McCormick Marimba Festival in Tampa, Florida and Electronic Music Midwest in Chicago, Illinois. He has also been a featured soloist with the Michigan State University Percussion Ensemble, Central Michigan University Symphony Orchestra and the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. He is an advocate of new works for percussion and electronics, having premiered or commissioned works by composers such as Ryan Elvert, Justin Rito, and Alejandro Viñao. As a chamber artist, Kevin currently works as a member of the Front Range Duo with Stephen Bott in commissioning new music in percussion in the mountain region of the United States. He is also a member of Transition Theater, an upstart multimedia theater troupe based in Denver.
Kevin’s instructing duties include the Director of Percussion position at Chatfield Senior High School in Littleton, CO and as an instructor of percussion at Denver East High School and Standley Lake High School. His students have received superior ranks in Solo & Ensemble competitions, as well as placing into music institutes or summer events such as the Interlochen Arts Academy and the Legends Drum and Bugle Corps.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Central Michigan University, a Master of Music Performance from Michigan State University, and is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.
I can play this on the piano, and I can’t imagine playing it without all ten of my fingers. Props for the accuracy
I can play this on the piano too. To tell the truth all the pianist in some pieces are grateful that they have 10 fingers 😅
Very nice. I've been thinking about arranging this for vibraphone, and this really encouraged me.
You should so do it
Have you started arranging it?
There are a couple arrangements for vibes on the internet. The popular one is on Steve Weiss. Lmk if you ended up doing your own. I would probably buy it
I have never seen trills performed that way before 😃😃
A fine performance of an INCREDIBLY hard piece arranged for marimba. Fantastic work, Kevin. Thank you, Vic Firth for highlighting this.
He plays the marimba with incomparable skill and exquisite technique in a way that makes the most of its characteristics
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@Kevin Keith -- tremendous technique and touch, unbelievable sound and dynamics. As a fellow musician, I am impressed with everything about your performance. Bravo!
So beautiful and technically challenging
this is gorgeous and inspiring: your playing and your arrangement.
I am at peace... LOVE THIS PIECE OF PERFECTION!
Amazing arrangement!!! Awesome Job Kevin!! Where do I buy this
Absolutely astounding; Bravo!
Where can I buy this? I need to have a marimba solo for my percussion class and I'd love to play this.
I would love to hear " Le Plus Que Launt" played on this.
Wonderful ！
I deeply am impressed at his unsurpassed performance
I am mesmerized by his exquisite performance
From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
quite amazing!
There is something extraordinary in his exquisite performance
This familiar masterpiece is comfortable to the ears and the mind due to his incomparable performance .
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Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
Amo esta pieza.
Yo también 😂
Suits it rather well, piano is awesome... guitar it just looks like hard work!
sehr interessant!!!
INCRÍVEL!
WTF!!! People are capable of almost anything! Amazing!
This recalls to me the fact that Debussy was influenced by his hearing of Gamelan music. Marimba really highlights some of those harmonic qualities. It would be great to listen to all of Debussy's works on marimba.
Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum is fantastic on marimba if you were unaware
Amazing. Great technique.
Fantastico !
3:09 very nice
So beautiful!
This is heaven
wow
really interesting!
HELP WHY DID I FEEL THE MARIMBA WAS VIOLATED 3:07 😭
Goodness me Debussy on the marimba is just Devine, fakin mint on all accords muy bono!
I need sheet please please
I love this piece. The marimba arrangement sounds great with extended lower range!
Your mallets get a great fundamental without being too hard! Great sound! Are they innovatives?
Frank Lao it’s a Vic firth video....
It says what the mallets are in the description
bravo demais
I really need sheet music for this
anyone got the sheet music for this?
How did u do this
Is there anywhere to buy this arrangement?
Where can I purchase the music sheet? Thank you!
Some wrong notes,but wonderful and fantasic！
0:09 where it starts