Written in 1994 by minimalist composer Steve Reich Nagoya Marimbas for two Marimbas reflects the style of some of the composerâ??s earlier compositions from the 1960s and â??70s in as far as there are repeating patterns played on both marimbas one or more beats out of phase creating a series of two part unison canons. However these patterns are more melodically developed change frequently and each is usually repeated no more than three times which is typical of Reichâ??s more recent works.This highly exciting piece will provide an enjoyable challenge to accomplished and virtuosic Marimba players.

Marimba Duets is available in two volumes -- each volume is written at a different level of difficulty. Transcribed from the famous violin duets of Jacques Mazas and Ignace Pleyel, these selected pieces translate perfectly for the marimba. Each volume contains two sets of parts, one for each player. An excellent collection of duets for both performance and sight-reading.