marimba and 3 percussionists
- score & parts
perc. I:
picc. woodblock, 2 wood blocks, sus. cymbal, Glockenspiel, bass drum
perc. II:
4 temple blocks, sus. cymb., vibraphone, large frame drum
perc. III:
4 pitches slit drums, sus. cym., loose cymb., timpani
Duration: 10’
Level: Advanced
Composed: 2009
Genre: Contemporary
Composer: *1953
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About this Work
The title of this piece refers to the cosmic tree of Norse mythology, the Yggdrasill. This tree of life extends to the heavens from the earth, thus uniting them. It is said to have three supportive roots which embrace the whole of the earth. Beneath each root are wells guarded by nornes (fortune women) who decide the lives and destiny of mankind. The beginning of the work is influenced by an icelandic folk song.