One person, on a set of 5 = 32, 29, 26, 23 and 20 inches in diameter. Two mallets per hand rolling on 4 different drums, the constant tuning, glissando rolls, and dramatic movements between drums is amazing. It certainly makes the orchestra so much more dramatic, especially the loud passages.
Just wonderful! I wanted to be a timpanist in Junior High School...alas, the school traded the tympani for a bunch of string instruments. In my dreams I was Nikolaus... I also enjoyed the expressions from other orchestra members while you performed.
Thank you - anyone who has studied this specific timpani concerto, or much of Bill's other timpani parts, would know that the fast tuning requires split-second timing that would be impossible to do by ear. I obviously tune by ear when playing Classical or Romantic-era works as most timpanists do. But for many 20th-century works, this practice is impossible or impractical. As far as the neon sign goes, I'll consider wearing one for my next concerto!
One person, on a set of 5 = 32, 29, 26, 23 and 20 inches in diameter. Two mallets per hand rolling on 4 different drums, the constant tuning, glissando rolls, and dramatic movements between drums is amazing. It certainly makes the orchestra so much more dramatic, especially the loud passages.
Just wonderful! I wanted to be a timpanist in Junior High School...alas, the school traded the tympani for a bunch of string instruments. In my dreams I was Nikolaus... I also enjoyed the expressions from other orchestra members while you performed.
Great performance and great conducting as well!
Very beautiful work, thanks for the music!
just amazing
Amazing. Congrats!
What a performance! So much energy...
Huh young blood
5:17 note
Bravooooo00000
4:20
hi Dr. keelahan people don't know that you are my music teacher
Why doesn't he just wear a neon sign that says LOOK AT ME!!!!! Who plays at this "level" and tunes with gauges?
Thank you - anyone who has studied this specific timpani concerto, or much of Bill's other timpani parts, would know that the fast tuning requires split-second timing that would be impossible to do by ear. I obviously tune by ear when playing Classical or Romantic-era works as most timpanists do. But for many 20th-century works, this practice is impossible or impractical. As far as the neon sign goes, I'll consider wearing one for my next concerto!