PERCUSSION CATALOG
cat. no. CWP-X6-ITNW
ISLANDS THAT NEVER WERE
for vibraphone and piano
James Romig






level: AC+

Islands That Never Were, scored for vibraphone and piano, was commissioned by the Hoffmann/Goldstein Duo for premiere performances in the fall of 2003. The work's title is a reference to fractal-generated "landscapes" illustrated in Benoit Mandelbrot's text, The Fractal Geometry of Nature. In Mandelbrot's groundbreaking study, simple but precise rules produce highly complex fractal images that appear, counterintuitively, to be completely "natural." Recent performances of this work include recitals in Israel, Italy, Baltimore, and Michigan. The work was also performed during the Focus Day concerts at the 2006 PASIC in Austin, Texas.

playing time about 9 minutes

2 bound playing parts and 1 vibraphone part included

suggested retail price:
$20.00 USD