Dan Stern

Damiel's Choice
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Instrumentation

Vibraphone
Marimba (5 octaves)

Duration: c. 7 minutes

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First performed by Owen Gunnell and Oliver Cox, O Duo, on 23rd June 2013, St Magnus International Festival.

© 2013, Dan Stern

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Damiel's Choice
Dan Stern

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