Khan Variations by Alejandro Viñao (Ian Rosenbaum) - Marimba Literature Library

Vic Firth artist Ian Rosenbaum performs Alejandro Viñao's "Khan Variations" (2001) for solo marimba. For more information, please visit http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/rosen... The Kahn Variations are a set of 8 rhythmic variations based on a traditional theme from Qawwali music as sang by Ali Kahn. The basic pulse and 'feel' of the music has lingered in my mind ever since I first heard the recording in the early 90's. I developed each of the 8 variations which are played as a continuous piece exploring a different rhythmic and melodic aspect of the original theme. However, from the harmonic point of view the piece is rather static, respecting the lack or harmony in the western sense of the original traditional theme. Visit the composer's website at http://www.vinao.com