Grachtenfestival Conservatorium Concours winners 2019; xSight @ Percussion Duo present their favorite instrument this afternoon: the marimba. The marimba has been the most important instrument par excellence of many percussionists around the world and has been the focus of innovators since the beginning of the marimba as a solo instrument. Nowadays there are many different styles to play on the marimba that offers a new perspective on the instrument. In the new concert program of these gentlemen, called "WoodenTouch", pieces from Bach to Bartok are combined with original works specially written for the marimba duo. Most of the pieces in this program have been specially arranged by the two to emphasize the uniqueness of this instrument.
In February 2019, the jury of the Grachtenfestial Conservatorium Concours praised the xSight @ Percussion Duo (Codarts, Rotterdam) with its convincing performance full of "exceptional coloring in dynamics. The duo challenges each other and is perfectly adapted to each other. It was a performance that caught you '. Come see it and judge for yourself.