L'Arbre aux fleurs pour 5 percussionnistes - 18 Min.; score + parts; written for Percussions Claviers de Lyon; Xylo, Vibra, 2 Marimba, Bassmarimba, Bongos, 4 Teponaztli (mexican slit drum); advanced

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This two-movement work is inspired by the Mexican marimba tradition. From Veracruz to San Cristobal de la Casas, I  encountered this cheerful or melancholic, but always festive music. It is usually played in the street or on a café terrace by a group of one to five players on the same instrument. (Thierry Pecou)