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PRAYER OF THE HELIOTROPE
 for two percussion
 

Commissioned by percussionists Aaron Smith and Ken McGrath

Premiered February 2, 2003 at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

duration: 13 minutes

Instrumentation: Almglocke (C,F#), Bass (Kick) Drums (2), Castanets (mounted), Crotales (C, F#), Gongs (2 small), Maracas (4), Marimbas (2), Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbals (2), Temple Blocks (6), Toms (6), Triangle, Vibraphones (2).

"...the heliotrope follows in its movement the movement of the sun...and in its rotation, if we could hear the sound of the air buffeted by its movement, we should be aware that it is a hymn to its king, such as it is within the power of a plant to sing." -Proclus, Greek philosopher

 

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