“La Muchacha del Molino” is dedicated to Marjolein, the composer’s youngest daughter. She performed the work at her public exam at third level in music school. The virtuosity of the solo writing also makes the work suitable for fourth-level students.

This piece is loosely inspired by the rhythmic character of the Cuban rumba. The typical contrast between percussive instruments and melodic voices is reflected in the piano writing: a pointed, pizzicato-like bass line in the right hand is combin...