My Marimba Works

As a musical trailblazer, virtuoso marimbist Keiko Abe can be compared with other musical luminaries like cellist Pablo Casals, Spanish classical guitarist Narciso Epes, and pianist Glenn Gould. Thanks to her years of international performances, compositions, and teaching, her musical works have become standard literature worldwide. In this edition, from over 300 compositions, 69 published works – solos, concerti, marimba duos, marimba ensembles, and works for marimba with percussion ensembles, orchestras, and wind ensembles – are discussed in detail with insightful interpretive concepts and helpful technical suggestions by the composer. The works are grouped into seven themed sections: Japanese Children's Songs; Memories of the Seashore; Prism; Wind Across Mountain; Tambourine Paraphrase; The Wave; and Monologue.