Duende by Francisco Perez is based on what the term "duende" represents in the world of flamenco dancing, which is a state of extreme inspiration that comes over a dancer. Perez captures this feeling as a tribute to a flamenco performance he saw in Madrid.
Perez mixes many different musical styles in this piece, with sounds and styles reflective of Afro-Cuban music, Steve Reich, and of course, flamenco. The piece calls for unrelenting energy from every player the whole time, with each note expected to drive strongly to the next.
Difficulty: Medium +
Duration: 5:45
Instrumentation:
- Crotales
- Glockenspiel
- 2 Vibraphones
- 2 4.3-Octave Marimbas
- 2 5.0-Octave Marimbas
- Cajon
- Sizzle Cymbal
