The marimba duet Sequoia by Alex Stopa was inspired by the composer's trip to the redwood forests of Northern California, and the awe of walking among ancient, natural titans - almost as if it were from a time before humanity's touch.
Traversing through several moods and feelings, this piece constantly collides musical aspects like tonality and rhythm. There is enough variation to keep the audience transfixed for the entire performance.
This piece will sure to be a favorite among skilled college-level players and professional percussion duets.
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 7:20
Requires two 5.0 octave marimbas. This piece ships as a professionally-bound folio, with a CD containing individual part PDFs.
