Fuga Del Son

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“While Western polyphonic music achieved its pinnacle in the fugue, rhythmic polyphony of great complexity evolved in Cuba. It is particularly the 'batá' (drumming music originating in the Afro-Cuban 'Santería' cult), the 'rumba' and th... Read More

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String EnsembleString Quartet

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“While Western polyphonic music achieved its pinnacle in the fugue, rhythmic polyphony of great complexity evolved in Cuba. It is particularly the ‘batá’ (drumming music originating in the Afro-Cuban ‘Santería’ cult), the ‘rumba’ and the ‘son’ (ancestor of the famous ‘salsa’) which have provided me with my inspiration. I employ the quartet in the manner of a drumming ensemble and each individual string corresponds to the sound of a particular drum. The quartet plays on scordatura open strings employing a rich palette of percussive playing techniques recreating the different types of drumming attacks.” Thierry Pécou

Voicing: String Quartet

Series: String Ensemble

Medium: Softcover

SKU: HL49019602

Additional information

Weight 7.1 oz
Dimensions 12.00 × 9.00 in