Fidellica is a newly written work for solo marimba by my dear friend Yu Oda.
Composer's notes:
Fidellica is part of the Dowland Series, which draws on existing musical material from works by Renaissance composer John Dowland. This work is a refraction of Go Crystal Tears.
The series is a study in productive contradiction: working within the strict restrictions of an original melody to find artistic freedom. Fidellica focuses on the threshold between the "human face" of the original song and its mechanical mutation, sustaining the tension where the two states merge.
Premiered at Amsterdam Marimba Weekend
het Orgelpark, Amsterdam
March 2026
This is my recent adaptation project for 2 marimbas and vibraphone.
It is a master piece that I have always wanted to experience once, but never had the courage.
This is my first attempt, and I am really honoured that I could share the stage with these two inspiring and supportive musicians: Fumito Nunoya and Laurent Warnier.
Live performance in Shanghai Oriental Arts Center
December 2019
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