Rasgueado
Alvez Barkoskie IV
About this work:
"Rasgueado” is an expansion of a chorale from an earlier work I composed for brass quintet. It is based on a seven measure progression that appears in many several different variations throughout the work. Traditionally, this form is known as a passacaglia, which has origins in Spain and Italy. In Spain, the pasacalle, is a rasgueado, or strummed interlude between dances or the verses of a song. I choose to name this piece “Rasgueado” since parts of the piece are loosely based on the idea of the passacaglia and since the piece opens and closes with the strumming of the cello.
Performers for this recording are Kenzie Slottow, flute; Stephanie Chung, clarinet; Dillon Welch, violin; Nathan Harrenstein, cello; Nikki Birdsong, piano; Jenna Wright, percussion; Alvez Barkoskie IV, conductor. Performed on April 2, 2012
Year composed: 2011
Duration: 00:12:48
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 6-9 players
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Clarinet, 1 Marimba, 1 Vibraphone, 1 Piano, 1 Violin, 1 Cello, 1 Other Percussion Instrument(s)
Instrumentation notes: Bass Drum and Chimes