REBECCA KITE Prism
Rebecca Kite's 1996 release PRISM showcases the marimba's remarkable sonic range through carefully curated selections that span multiple moods and traditions. The album journeys from serene, contemplative passages to whimsical moments like Frogs, while incorporating classical elements in Etude #20 and Brazilian influences in Choro Bachiano.
This collection features some of the marimba repertoire's most beloved and frequently performed works. The thoughtful programming and exceptional performances create a rich, rewarding listening experience that demonstrates why these pieces have become cornerstones of the marimba canon.
The CD contains the following compositions:
Yellow After the Rain - Mitchell Peters
Mbira Song - Alice Gomez
Prelude in G Major - J. S. Bach
Frogs - Keiko Abe
Choro Bachiano - Ney Rosauro
Etude in C Major - C. O. Musser
Etude #20 - Fernando Sor
Raindance - Alice Gomez & Marilyn Rife
Monograph IV - Richard Gipson
Michi - Keiko Abe
Study in A - Fernando Sor
Andante - Ferdinando Carulli
Prism - Keiko Abe