Ensemble The Miraculous Mandarin Composed by Bela Bartok
Arranged by James Ancona
Instrumentation: glockenspiel, 3 marimbas (low A), xylophone, crotales, 3 vibraphones, 5 timpani, large tam tam, chimes, 2 china cymbals, 18" suspended cymbal, 4 toms, wind gong, medium gong, 2 small gongs of different sizes, dark sus. cym., bright sus. cym., sizzle cym., snare drum, 2 small ZilBells, mounted ratchet
This percussion ensemble arrangement of The Miraculous Mandarin is based upon three movements of Bartok's original work.
The Beginning - A challenging display of technique, timbral variety, and creative orchestration. The Second Seduction - Featuring the vibraphones, this movement creates a rubato, tense beauty. The Chase - A relentless conclusion which drives to the ultimate point of release.
This arrangement will challenge performers, and offers a programatic piece which will showcase the versatility of the percussion ensemble's timbral range. It was first performed by the Santa Clara Vanguard Percussion Ensemble in 2000.
The Miraculous Mandarin comes with a full, bound score and includes all individual parts.
