Corybas John Psathas Percussion Project in contrast to the calmer

in contrast to the calmer

I’m very happy about Corybas because I think I got the balance right in this respect

the other being Aegean

to the ending of the prestissimo fourth movement (in which [the ensemble and drumkit] parts are synchronized)

Corybas John Psathas Percussion Project in contrast to the calmerArranged here for percussion ensemble by Omar Carmenates, Corybas is the first of two companion works Psathas wrote for piano trio, the other being Aegean, which Psathas has described as a postlude to Corybas. Psathas describes Corybas as dynamic, willful, playful, in contrast to the calmer, more serene, Aegean. The rhythmic foundation of Corybas is based on an odd metered pattern found in some forms of Eastern European dance music. Corybas is the