Concerto No. 1 by William Kraft Chamber Music - Sheet Music
By William KraftA timpani concerto written by a master timpanist is a rarity, indeed, and Kraft's Concerto No. 1 has become the go-to solo for timpanists who get to step out front. William Kraft was principal timpanist of the LA Philharmonic for 18 of his 26 years with the orchestra, assistant conductor for 3 of those years, and after his retirement served as its composer-in-residence for four seasons. During this latter period, he composed Concerto No. 1 for soloist Thomas Akins and the Indianapolis Symphony. With its 5 timpani set, the use of a variety of beaters and gloves expands the soloist's palette. The second movement is dedicated to Kraft's mother, who died during its composition; it is subtitled "Poem for Timpani, Two String Orchestras, Celeste, and Percussion," and the strings are divided antiphonally. We are pleased to make this piano reduction available.____________________________________________On the back cover:"Concerto No. 1 for Timpani and OrchestraWilliam Kraft was principal timpanist of the LA Philharmonic for 18 of his 26 years with the orchestra, assistant conductor for 3 of those years, and after his retirement served as its composer-in-residence for four seasons. During this latter period, Kraft’s first timpani concerto was composed for soloist Thomas Akins and the Indianapolis Symphony. The concerto uses 5 timpani with a wide array of beaters, and the use of gloves with differing materials expands the soloist’s palette. The second movement is dedicated to Kraft’s mother, who died during its composition; it is subtitled “Poem for Timpani, Two String Orchestras, Celeste, and Percussion,” and the strings are divided antiphonally."____________________________________________See also the list and descriptions of "More Music for Timpani by WILLIAM KRAFT" on the back cover.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Percussion Piano Timpani
- Ensembles:
- Chamber Music
- Genres:
- Contemporary
- Composers:
- William Kraft
- Publishers:
- Theodore Presser Company
- UPC:
- 680160014521
- ISBN:
- 9781491101193
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- William Kraft
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 44
- Size:
- 9 x 12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.81 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: PR.114409710
Composed by William Kraft. Arranged by Zita Carno. This edition: saddle-wire stitch. Sws. Commissioned by Indiana Percussion ProjectsDedicated to Thomas N. AkinsWorld premiere: March 9, 1984; Thomas Akins, solo TimpaniJohn Nelson conducting the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Contemporary. Score and parts. With Standard notation. Composed 1983. 44 pages. Duration 0:23:00. Theodore Presser Company #114-40971. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114409710).ISBN 9781491101193. UPC: 680160014521. 9 x 12 inches.
A timpani concerto written by a master timpanist is a rarity, indeed, and Kraft's Concerto No. 1 has become the go-to solo for timpanists who get to step out front. William Kraft was principal timpanist of the LA Philharmonic for 18 of his 26 years with the orchestra, assistant conductor for 3 of those years, and after his retirement served as its composer-in-residence for four seasons. During this latter period, he composed Concerto No. 1 for soloist Thomas Akins and the Indianapolis Symphony. With its 5 timpani set, the use of a variety of beaters and gloves expands the soloist's palette. The second movement is dedicated to Kraft's mother, who died during its composition; it is subtitled "Poem for Timpani, Two String Orchestras, Celeste, and Percussion," and the strings are divided antiphonally. We are pleased to make this piano reduction available.____________________________________________On the back cover:"Concerto No. 1 for Timpani and OrchestraWilliam Kraft was principal timpanist of the LA Philharmonic for 18 of his 26 years with the orchestra, assistant conductor for 3 of those years, and after his retirement served as its composer-in-residence for four seasons. During this latter period, Kraft’s first timpani concerto was composed for soloist Thomas Akins and the Indianapolis Symphony. The concerto uses 5 timpani with a wide array of beaters, and the use of gloves with differing materials expands the soloist’s palette. The second movement is dedicated to Kraft’s mother, who died during its composition; it is subtitled “Poem for Timpani, Two String Orchestras, Celeste, and Percussion,” and the strings are divided antiphonally."____________________________________________See also the list and descriptions of "More Music for Timpani by WILLIAM KRAFT" on the back cover.
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- Ensemble:
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- Publisher:
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