...OF WEAVING THE SHADOWED WAVES
for two marimbas and chamber orchestra
 
An Atmospheric Percussion Masterwork
...of weaving the shadowed waves (2003) by Lior Navok is a 7½‑minute concerto for two marimbas and chamber orchestra. Inspired by imagined underwater waves—interwoven, shifting, and emerging from dark, reflective depths—the two marimbas create alternating contours and intensities, while the orchestra responds like surrounding water, gaining and losing tranquility. Scored for two marimbas, two oboes, two horns, and strings, the piece offers a vivid, atmospheric, and rhythmically intricate addition to the contemporary repertoire for marimba and orchestra.
 
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About the Music
…of weaving the shadowed waves is a 7½‑minute concerto‑like work for two marimbas and chamber orchestra, composed in 2003. The piece draws its inspiration from imagined underwater landscapes — shifting currents, layered contours, and the quiet, shadowed world beneath the surface. The two marimbas act as intertwined waves: emerging, dissolving, changing direction, and brushing against the surrounding “water,” represented by the orchestra. Their dry, resonant timbres create a mysterious, fluid dialogue, while the ensemble responds with its own surges of motion and stillness.
Written for the percussion duo PercaDu and The Tel Aviv Soloists, the work was commissioned in memory of Adele and John Gray and premiered at Carnegie Hall. It remains a striking choice for marimba‑focused concerts, contemporary chamber‑orchestra programs, gala events, and percussion‑showcase evenings. Its compact duration makes it an excellent opener or centerpiece for professional percussion duos and advanced conservatory ensembles.
 
Specifications
Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds
Year Composed: 2003
Instrumentation: 2 Marimbas (Soli), 2 Oboes, 2 Horns, and Strings (6, 5, 4, 3, 1)
 
Product and Rental Information
Performance Materials: Available for rental. Performers must fill out the Music Rental Form to obtain the full conductor score, solo parts, and orchestral parts.
Hard Copy (Study Score).
Return Policy: Digital downloads are not eligible for returns.
Condition: New
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