25) Works for Percussion Ensemble

Rhythmetron Opus 27 1968

Duration: 17:00 mins

•  A Preparação (The Preparation)

•  A Escolhida (The Choosen)

•  O Ritual (The Ritual)

 

Commissioned by the Brazilian Ballet Company of Rio de Janeiro , 1968.

 

Percussion set (10 players): Xylo/Vibe/Tubular Bells/Cymbals/ Gongs/ Cowbells/

Cabaza/Güiro/Temple Blocks/Tambourine/Conga Drums/

Bongoes/Timpani/Snare Drum/Bass Drum.

 

First performance: 11 Juin 1968, Teatro Novo do Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Percussion

Ensemble, director: Marlos Nobre

 

Recordings: MEC 71 1970 (Radio MEC Percussion Ensemble)

Philips Phonogram 6833.177/178 (Rio de Janeiro Percussion Ensemble)

Sigla/Som Livre SIG 1012 (Radio MEC Percussion Ensemble)

EMI ANGEL 063.422909 (Musica Nova Ensemble)

EMI PATHÉ MARCONI 7692791 (Ensemble á Percussion de Génève)

SOM LIVRE CD 3023.2 (Radio MEC Percussion Ensemble)

LEMÁN CLASSICS LC 44.100 (Ensemble à Percussion de Génève)

OFJUFP 001 (Grupo de Percussão da Universidade Federal do Paraná)

 

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