Concerto No. 1 for Timpani and Orchestra

Catalog: 11440971

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Description

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.

Includes solo part and piano reduction by Zita Carno.

Table of Contents:
  • III. Fleeting
  • II. Poem For Timpani, Two String Orchestras, Celesta and Percussion
  • I. Allegretto
Publisher: Presser
Composer/Author: Kraft, William
Catalog Number: 11440971
Pages: 44

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