Hudson Heights - 2 Percussion and 2 Pianos

HUDSON HEIGHTS is a portrait depicting one of the northernmost neighborhoods in Manhattan.

Rife with syncopated rhythms floating above a pulsing undercurrent, this chamber work reflects the buoyancy and untiring nature of the city streets. Use of extended techniques for piano and percussion produces a wide breadth of sonorities, suggesting a vibrant landscape.

An inspiring performance of HUDSON HEIGHTS is available through the composer’s YouTube channel.

Includes score and parts.

Instrumentation:

• Piano 1
• Piano 2
• Percussion 1: Bass Drum, 3 Metals, Tambourine, Glockenspiel, and Vibraphone
• Percussion 2: Bass Drum (shared), Snare Drum, 3 Woods, Crotale, and Marimba (5 octave)