MARBÉRICA for Marimba by Johannes Steinbauer, performed by Airi Kitamura

MARBÉRICA for Marimba - dedicated to Rüdiger Vonhoff
Composer: Johannes Steinbauer
Performer: Airi Kitamura

MARBÉRICA is a fictional island that may be situated somewhere between the Iberian Peninsula and the African continent. Andalusian, Arabic and African spirit is in the air. The heat of the sun can be felt in the idle introduction, which soon gives way to a rhythmic and mysterious passage and later (utilizing special performance techniques) changes into a
naive-joyful atmosphere. Suddenly dark clouds appear and something ominous seems to hover over MARBÉRICA. But the threat soon disappears and pleasant sounds are heard in the distance that seem to come closer and closer and ultimately rise to a climax of a euphoric dance of joy.
My special thanks go to Airi Kitamura for the fantastic interpretation and the wonderful release video. Further thanks go to EDITION SVITZER for the wonderful layout of the sheet music.
I wish all listeners and performers an exciting "musical journey" and lots of fun with MARBÉRICA, which is dedicated to my dear friend Rüdiger Vonhoff.
Johannes Steinbauer, January 2025

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