piano

Duration: 4:28

8 pp.

   by Rolan B. Ambrocio

The composer is donating all proceeds earned from this work toward the scholarship of many poor and out-of-school youth in Pangasinan, the Philippine province where he lives.

Kulintang refers to the single musical instrument composed of 7-8 gongs laid horizontally on a stand. Once the other instruments of the orchestra are played with the kulintang, the whole ensemble is called Kulingtangan. This musical instrument is typical in Sulu (an island province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao). Likewise, kulintang is also use as a part of ceremonies and cultural activities in Sabah Malaysia. The recurring rhythmic motive of the piano piece depicts the interlocking and canonic technique that is typical in kulintang music ensemble. To add interest, several motivic techniques and variations were used to break the monotony of the interlocking motive pattern.