Mondo Rondo is one of Farr's most widely performed chamber music works. It is immediately engaging due to its combination of exotic melodies and percussive, funky rhythms throughout three contrasting movements. Farr incorporates a clever use of the ensemble with hocketting pizzicato, combining this with subtle 'body percussion' (by tapping on the string instruments, to evoke the unique sound of the m'bira (African thumb piano).
Advanced intermediate players should be able to pull off this exciting quartet. Highly recommended.
