The same wonderful artistry I witnessed in Evergreen, CO during the summer of 1981. A magnificent performance of one of the great works in the percussion repertoire.
One striking feature of this piece: how well the composer understood exactly what the timpani could accomplish musically, and how far he could go in challenging a skilled player. For example: Although the timpani are considered a pitched instrument, those actual pitches tend to disappear into its percussive timbre. But upon giving them any melodic motif, Mr. Kraft often immediately repeats it in another instrument or section - almost as a sort of musical subtitle. Also notable is the Buddy Rich - like speed the music sometimes requires, on an instrument whose five notes sit several yards apart. None of this is entirely surprising, though. Besides composing, Mr. Kraft was also one of the foremost timpanists in the world, and played with the LA Philharmonic.
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I never tire of this music. Unbelievable.
bravo Randy! Wonderful!
The same wonderful artistry I witnessed in Evergreen, CO during the summer of 1981. A magnificent performance of one of the great works in the percussion repertoire.
Great performance of a Great Maestro!!! Hope to see you again in Peru :-)
What a great performance!
One striking feature of this piece: how well the composer understood exactly what the timpani could accomplish musically, and how far he could go in challenging a skilled player.
For example: Although the timpani are considered a pitched instrument, those actual pitches tend to disappear into its percussive timbre. But upon giving them any melodic motif, Mr. Kraft often immediately repeats it in another instrument or section - almost as a sort of musical subtitle.
Also notable is the Buddy Rich - like speed the music sometimes requires, on an instrument whose five notes sit several yards apart.
None of this is entirely surprising, though. Besides composing, Mr. Kraft was also one of the foremost timpanists in the world, and played with the LA Philharmonic.
This is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! New favorite RUclips video!!!
The best performance I could find. Bravo!
So Godlike. This is my inspiration!
awesome. so awesome
The second movement done did it for me
Bravo Bravo Bravo!!!
I don't know about you guys, but I really want to hear Bolcom's Commedia now.
Otherwise, great performance of the Kraft!
what are the heads made from? many many years ago i studied with William Kraft. his music is WAY beyond my skill level.
I didn't think it was possible to tune timpani to middle C.
Why the black gloves?
I: 1:00
II: 8:03
III: 15:04
Yah Randy!
Wow! Les Cool!
Wow
Cardio workout for the timpanist?
like!! , if you love the timpani.
wow, without heads :P