Kiss of anima mundi, The
Joelle Wallach
About this work:
The Kiss of Anima Mundi, a samba of moans and whispers, is a brief, lively, descriptive work for a percussion ensemble of six players who use many more times that number of instruments. Some of these, samba whistles, cuica drums and the afoche come from Brazil. Combined with Brazilian rhythms and contrasted with mysterious sounds from bowed percussion, The Kiss of Anima Mundi explores the kinship between elements of the savage and the spiritual, the mystical and driving physical rhythmicity.
Year composed: 1983
Duration: 00:07:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Percussion Ensembles
Instrumentation: 6 Percussion (General)
Instrumentation notes: 6 perc six players who use many more times that number of instruments. Some of these, samba whistles, cuica drums and the afoche come from Brazil. Combined with Brazilian rhythms and contrasted with mysterious sounds from bowed percussion, The Kiss of Anima Mundi explores the kinship between elements of the savage and the spiritual, the mystical and driving physical rhythmicity.