This work is an arrangement for Percussion Ensemble of Psathas’ piano trio Aegean (PE181), written in 2012. Short and elegant, Aegean is perfect for ensembles wishing to add a dose of romance to a concert programme. The work is inspired in part by the view from the composer’s parents’ house, which overlooks the Aegean Sea. Arranger Omar Carmenates makes excellent use of timbre in this arrangement, as the vibraphones’ shimmering resonance and the marimbas’ warm earthiness readily evoke the aqueous, sunlit contours suggested in the original version.