Rítmica 5

Amadeo Roldan
Piece Duration: 2:18

About this Piece

(Ritmica 5 is 0:08-2:26)

Program Note: "Composed in 1930, Cuban composer Amadeo Roldán’s 'Rítmicas' explore a multitude of Afro-Cuban-influenced setting. The final two – No. 5 and 6 – are written exclusively for percussion. This piece set the ground for the development and establishment of the percussion ensemble in the Western musical narrative." - Wind Repertory Project

Ostinato/Rhythmic Pattern: Many interlocking patterns can easily be seen and heard in this piece!