Satoyama (2015) for two marimbas takes its title from a Japanese word evoking the idea of a “journey” or a harmonious landscape between mountain and village. Deeply influenced by minimalism, this three-movement work is characterised by its obsessive rhythmic drive, relentless energy, and demanding virtuosity, yet it never loses sight of poetic nuance.
Written for and dedicated to Pierre Quiriny and Antoine Dandoy, who gave the world premiere in 2015, Satoyama stands as a striking addition to the contemporary marimba repertoire, poised to join the ranks of seminal works such as Steve Reich’s Nagoya Marimbas.
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