 New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Maraca2 Official Website) - Maraca2's performances are full of powerful, brilliant, and vibrant arrangements. M2's performances are anything but the sometimes stereotypical abstract concert percussion piece. Their repertoire includes arrangements by Chopin, Siegel, Pape, and Westlake. The two often perform works previously unheard in the UK and take part in many world premiers. Recently leading the English premier of the 'Goldrush' double percussion concerto with the Birmingham Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lionel Friend. Jacob terVeldhuis, the composer, attended the performance which was described as "one of the best ever!" Track Listing: 1. Fantasie Impromptu in C minor - Frederic Chopin (5:53) 2. Sketch 1 - Maraca2 (2:10) 3. 42nd Street Rondo - Wayne Siegel (5:12) 4. Light as a Feather - Roland Stolk (7:18) 5. Alborada del Gracioso - Maurice Ravel, arr. Max Leth (3:48) 6. Sketch 2 - Maraca2 (2:04) 7. Blue Motion - Stephen Whibley (9:06)
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