Composer and musician, whose roots and influences extend between the Alentejo culture, the Alto Minho and José Afonso’s music - Amílcar Vasques-Dias is In Focus on MIC.PT in January.
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The generating idea of the work is inextricably linked with
what may be called an Indian raga, or at least a
derivation of a typical raga, “gamala taki”. The measure
division with ten eighth notes is constant, while the
different divisions of the measures with seven eighth
notes respect a predetermined cycle. It is within this
rhythmic complexity that the challenge to percussionist
Marco Fernandes was launched. The rhythmic difficulty,
though disguised to the listener, is one of the most
important aspects of this concert for percussion.
Lino Guerreiro
Instrumentation
Musical Category Soloist(s) and Orch./Ens. and/or Choir
Instrumentation (general) percussion & concert band
Commission
Date 2014
Commissioning Body Marco Fernandes – percussionist