ÒThe sun rises and sets as the days grow shorter. Preparations of sacrifice are made for the great Huitzilopochtli so the never-ending cycle of birth and death, day and night, sun and rain may continue.Ó
The Exalted and the Prophet is a duet for two percussionists on a shared multi-percussion setup. On a conceptual level, it is meant to tell the story of anticipation, preparation, deliverance, sacrifice, and reflection. On a technical level, it is meant to showcase some of the more challenging and unique elements of playing percussion instruments.