EUphonie I by Jon Laukvik for five percussionists and organ. Laukvick writes, "My colleague, friend, and mentor Werner Jacob commissioned this piece in the middle of the 1980s. He played the first performance in the church of St. Sebald, Nuremberg; my colleague Klaus Treßelt conducted. I thank Klaus warmly for his commitment to this piece through many years.The letters EU in the title has no political significance. In German music terminology, E means ernste Musik ("serious music") and U Unterhaltungsmusik ("entertainment music"). This piece wants to offer both aspects. The combination of the two letters, EU, means "good" in Greek language. Euphonie therefore means "well sounding"."Instrumentation:Percussionist I 2 Cowbells (f sharp, g sharp), 1 Cymbal (suspended), 3 Antique Cymbals, 2 Temple Blocks, 2 Bongos, Whip, 4.3-Octave Marimba (shared with perc. II)Percussionist IIXylophone, Glockenspiel, Flexatone, Rattle, Guiro, Marimba (shared with perc. I)Percussionist III4.3-Octave Marimba, Vibraphone (shared with perc. IV), Triangle,Percussionist IVVibraphone, Castanets, Tubular Bells, TambourinePercussionist V4 Kettle Drums (G/C/A/A), Glass ChimesOrgan
