Leegitsev Meditatsioon

Festival Glasperlenspiel

Mon, July 13th at 10 pm

St. John's church (Jaani street 5, Tartu)

FIERY MEDITATION

Tanel Eiko Novikov (marimbas, vibraphone, drums, human body)

Thomas, Cangelosi, Xenakis, Globokar, Lang, Reich

Tanel Eiko Novikov's recital Fiery Meditation is a full-scale showcase of the percussion world – a wide range of works will be performed on marimba, vibraphone, various drums, and the human body. Specializing primarily in melodic intruments, Tanel Eiko approaches percussive works from a unique perspective, searching for melodies and timbres hidden in grooves and rhythmic patterns. The concert will end with Steve Reich's iconic minimalist work Piano Phase, which Tanel performs alone (!) on two marimbas.

Tanel Eiko Novikov’s percussionist and marimbist who is quickly becoming one of the most exciting voices of his generation. His goal is to redefine the known boundaries of the marimba, garnering attention for his unique and personal programming, groundbreaking technical capabilities, intricate stylistic sensibilities, dynamic control, and intriguing collaborations. He first gained wider recognition after winning the Estonian TV competition Classical Stars 2018 and representing Estonia at Eurovision Young Musicians 2018. More recently he left a mark at the prestigious 7th World Marimba Competition in Germany (Finalist), the 19th Italy Percussion Competition (1st prize), Southern California Marimba Competition 2023 (2nd prize), and received the Yamaha Scandinavian Scholarship Award in 2023. As an active chamber musician, Tanel has formed a percussion duo with Heigo Rosin, mallet duo with acclaimed Japanese marimbist Machi Ishida, Swedish-Estonian percussion quartet Ode to Noise, and is a founding member of the Estonian Percussion Group. He was also the co-principal of the World Percussion Group tour in the UK, Spain and Portugal in 2023. Tanel Eiko Novikov is a Yamaha artist.

Detailed info: www.erpmusic.com/events/fiery-meditation