Gabriel Malancioiu
Ritmandola
(2021)
for percussion and mandolin
Duration: 6'
Instrumentation details:
percussion
mandolin
Ritmandola
Sample pages
Work introduction
The penetrating timbre of the mandolin supports the rhythmic ostinatos of the percussion. The musical discourse has a direct character, being sprinkled with numerous sonic surprises, both in terms of timbre and dynamics. Despite the continuous metric change the pulsation remains stable, determining the appearance of a music that has a gravitational character, with many centers of convergence.
Ritmandola was composed at the request of Gertrud Weyhofen.
What is necessary to perform this work?
Percussion list
5 Tom-Toms
5 Wood Blocks
Suspended Cymbal