The magic of a great concerto for marimba
If you've never sat down to listen to a concerto for marimba, you're honestly missing out on some of the most vibrant textures in the percussion world. There is something about the way those wooden bars ring out that just hits differently than a piano or a violin. While the classical world has been obsessed with strings and keys for centuries, the marimba has been quietly—well, maybe not so quietly—carving out a space for itself as a powerhouse solo instrument. ...