Six Concert Etudes for Marimba by Peter Klatzow - Marimba Literature Library

Performed by Jisu Jung
Vic Firth Performance Page:
www.vicfirth.com/concert/solo/...
Mallets:
I. M114
II. M114, M115
III. M122, M123, M124
IV. M123, M124
V. M114, M115
VI. M122, M123, M124
ABOUT THE PIECE:
My Six Concert Etudes were commissioned by a consortium of international players. The project initiator and co-ordinator was Daviel Heagney.
It was my concept that the etudes would range from the simple to the complex, from using just two sticks, three sticks, and finally four sticks. The pieces also gain in stature as they proceed to the end.
The first, Juggler, resulted from a technical problem first presented in the last movement of my Concerto no 1 for marimba and strings, in which the marimbists is required to play alternating octaves with just two sticks. This is rarely achieved, but in this performance Jisu Jung shows just how efficiently this can be managed.
Play of Triads (three sticks mostly) is a piece which features alternating triads and dynamics. The main problem lies not just in the agility of the player, but also requires very distinct control over intensities and dynamic shapes.
Melodic Mirage is a challenge to turn the marimba into the human voice. A lyrical cantabile is required which moves effortlessly from one note to the next. In true Italian style, there are many little fioriture (as found in Bellini and Chopin) which embellish the melodic line. I think composers often underestimate the extent to which the marimba can indeed sing (something which was a Robert van Sice speciality) and this etude aims to achieve that quality.
Incantations is a study of contrasting textures -- strong, stark octaves juxtaposed against fluid harmonic substrata. They develop longer shapes gradually moving towards resolution. This same type of texture is to be found in the central section of the slow movement of Concerto no 1.
Dazzle is a rhythmic study which pits 5:4. The result is like the incessant patter of raindrops creating a truly dazzling texture which fascinates the ear. There are also smaller rhythmic structures which create patterns of their own.
Whisper of Cypresses, Play of Water is a reminiscence of my visits to the Villa d'Este, just outside Rome, which was a place of retreat for Liszt, whose brooding presence can still be felt there. It is also a study in tremolos, which gradually move up from the bass, through the middle, to the top of the instrument. As with Liszt's Fountains of the Villa d'Este this piece should be treated as a meditation rather than an opportunity for virtuosic display.
- Peter Klatzow 2014
ABOUT THE COMPOSER:
Peter Klatzow was born in Springs, South Africa, in 1945.
In 1964 he attended the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied composition with Bernard Stevens, piano with Kathleen Long, and orchestration with Gordon Jacob. In that year he won several of the College composition prizes as well as the Royal Philharmonic prize for composition, which was open to any Commonwealth composer under 30. He spent the following years in Italy and Paris, where he studied with Nadia Boulanger.
Since returning to South Africa in 1966, he has worked at the SABC in Johannesburg as a music producer, and in 1973 was appointed to the University of Cape Town, where he was Director of the College of Music and Professor in Composition. In 1986 he was elected to the rank of Fellow of the University of Cape Town for "having performed original distinguished academic work of such quality as to merit special recognition."
He was awarded his DMus for published work in Composition in 1999, and the Cape Tercentenary Foundation's Molteno Gold medal for lifetime achievement in Music in 2002.
Full Bio Here:
www.vicfirth.com/concert/solo/...
ABOUT THE PERFORMER:
Winner of the Grand Prize in the Cheongju Music Association Competition at age 6 after only four years of playing marimba, Percussionist Jisu Jung has won numerous competitions and performed as a soloist with many professional orchestras throughout Korea. Ms. Jung captured the Grand Prize at the 2003 Korea-US National as well as the CBS Youth Music Competitions in 2007.
She has performed as a soloist with the Oradea-Rumania and Eurasian Philharmonic Orchestras, Gyeonggi State Philharmonic Orchestra, Suwon City Youth Orchestra and has been invited to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in November 2013.
Also an avid orchestral musician, she has performed with the Buchen City Orchestra in Korea and the Peabody Symphony Orchestra in Baltimore, Maryland. This past summer, Ms. Jung attended the Brevard Music Center as a scholarship student.
Ms. Jung graduated from the Seoul National Arts High School before coming to the United States to study with Robert van Sice at the Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University with a full scholarship.

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As the composer, I can only say how utterly gratifying it is to hear a performance such as this! There is a magical perfection in the technical achievement, but more importantly there is an understanding of the atmosphere I wished to create in each piece. Listening to them here brought them alive for me all over again. Thank you Jisu Jung and Vic Firth.

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It is a great work of art Mr. Klatzow, I'm glad Vic Firth has shown it to me. Very lovely.

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***** Hello Anna, regrettably not. It is published as a limited edition and is now just about sold out.

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Peter Klatzow Hello, I am a student studying percussion in Hong Kong, may I know if there's any way I may be able to get a hold of the score for this piece? Thank you for your marvelous composition.

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What's the reason for the limited edition?

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Peter Klatzow recently passed away. We miss him dearly. Wonderful to see him living on through his remarkable music. Thank you.

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Wow. Having a workout while playing music.

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Yes thanks are in order, I almost hate to admit it but I must thank the techno gods for permitting me to discover this total surprise as I followed a thread from nowhere to here. Thanks to all who participated in this small miracle

[@MadMusicologist]

Too sad. Today, Dec. 31st 2021, I found a notice this great composer had passed away. 😢 R.I.P., Peter Klatzow. This was the first time I listened to you.

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RIP Peter Klatzow. His music will live on.

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Not this one because he made it limited edition 🙄

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Rest in Peace Prof. Peter Klatzow. :'-(

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Watched Regular Car Reviews and he compared the over steer on a honda civic to that of a concert marimba... I had no idea what a marimba was so here I am.

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Unbelievably beautiful pieces. Performance is great, too.

[@Everlongfive]

Wow!! What a stunning piece and what an incredible technique! Thank you!

[@anthonysteele2088]

Amazing technique during the opening barrage of the sixth concert. Beautifully played.

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8:07-8:13 WHAT THE HELL

[@Emkito]

Tim Madden don't worry practice and it becomes easy

[@marie-louisebethune1115]

lovely pieces, beautifully played!

[@trajnamusiccpt]

You really have a uniquely idiomatic style of writing for the marimba, Peter. I particularly liked the last study with its shimmering background with fragments of plangent chant emerging from it.

[@anthonysteele2088]

Magnificent !! Bravo !

[@emilianocerman]

Asombrosa interpretación (MAGISTRAL) de una obra magnífica (MASTERPIECE)... Felicitaciones para Peter Klatsow and Jisu Jung desde Argentina.

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Thanks for the help you made me less nervous I'm going to perform on dec. 11😃💗

[@927drummerboy]

Very reminiscent of the Musser Etudes. After these many years, what a wonderful addition to the marimba repertoire. We have not had an addition of interesting textures with contemporary implementations in many years. Bravo to Mr. Klatzow for sharing his viewpoints of marimba composition. In addition, many kudos to Ms. Jung for her commanding performance of these musical episodes.

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Wait til my Sonata is finished!

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can't believe this is easy for dumbmojo (twoset)

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Senza parole...bravissima...immagino che al punto 12.15 abbia atteso la fine del rimbombo per dare dei colpi nuovi. Lots of congratulations

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My father works at adams and he is the guy who is responsible for the woodwork of this instrument :)

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Masterful!

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Love it.

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Fantastic musicality, performance. Also, just a good demo of the van Sice mallets, as someone considering buying some...

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This is very beautiful, even mysterious. I love it.

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Yes and if you don't watch her and just listen, all kinds of mental pictures form.

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So much DSCH in the first etude!

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Very nice. This obviously took a lot of work to perfect.

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glorious

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Bravissima!!! :)

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Where can I get the sheets for this? Its simply amazing! I googled nothing showed up!

[@peteklat]

Published as a limited edition by myself. It is now just about sold out. (About 8 copies left)

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Hello Mr. Klatzow. I understand that two months ago you only had 8 copies left. Do you still have any copies left? That would be amazing. Thank you.

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+Peter Klatzow hi im a percussionist and im studying and I want to present this awesome piece in my graduation. In interest to pay directly if you agree with me :) please I'm begging you 😬

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+Julio Acosta Dear Julio, Please don't beg. Write to me at [e-mail] and we will make a plan.

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Peter Klatzow sir Peter. I want to buy you another, i already email you

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NICEEEE!!! :D

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The best marimba player I ever seen ! Hauaa ! Uauu...😍 What's the name of this girl ?!

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Augusto Souza it said her name at the very beginning i forgot it tho

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Jisu Jung!!!

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Jungle music !!!

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She's good

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The inner-mallet double strokes at 14:34! WHAT?? 😂 how??

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is bery good

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I just heard this piece for the first time this month and was disappointed to find out the score in no longer in print.

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Email Peter Klatzow directly and you can order a PDF copy.

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Bennett Coughlin Do you have a copy? He hasn’t responded.

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I'm shocked

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Imo marimba sound relaxing

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I'm not a marimba player, but this looks hard af

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My asmr.

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Why am I here? I play trumpet.

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Reminds me of animusic

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AAhhh the top 10 easiest instrument

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haha finally a joke that’s funny AND original

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@@thespungolator3421 well funny, but very unoriginal

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It all started the day she learned to use chop sticks.

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Japan too hard sound...marimba requires energy but smooth touch!

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Korean, and there is nothing wrong with dynamic playing.

[@emilianocerman]

Asombrosa interpretación (MAGISTRAL) de una obra magnífica (MASTERPIECE)... Felicitaciones para Peter Klatsow and Jisu Jung desde Argentina.