Figment V for marimba (2009) | Compositions

Dedication: For Alexander [Carter]
Buy Score: Hendon Music (Boosey & Hawkes)
Manuscripts: Paul Sacher Stiftung

Premiere: May 2, 2009/ Simon Boyar, marimba/ Frederick Loewe Theater, New York University, New York, NY

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This Figment for marimba solo was written in February 2009, as a present for the 17th birthday of my dear grandson Alexander, who is interested in percussion instruments.

– Elliott Carter

Recordings (2)

Elliott Carter: 103rd Birthday Concert
NMC Recordings (2014)
Rolf Schulte, violin | Fred Sherry, cello | Richard O'Neill, viola | Virgil Blackwell, bass clarinet | Bridget Kibbey, harp | Marie Tachouet, flute | Mike Truesdell, marimba (+8)
Music of Elliott Carter, Volume Eight - 16 Compositions (2002-2009)
Bridge Records 9314 A/B (2010)
Martin Owen, horn | BBC Symphony Orchestra, Oliver Knussen, conductor | BBC Singers | New England Conservatory Percussion Ensemble, Frank Epstein, conductor | Leigh Melrose, baritone (+16)