Description
This lively and highly informative contribution to the Menuhin Music Guides covers all aspects of percussion - the instruments, the percussion section within the orchestra and the use of percussion in chamber music and as a solo instrument. James Holland is not afraid to attack composers, conductors and music publishers as he puts the percussionist's point of view. Among his comments on how to interpret a percussion score and lay out and play a vast array of complex instruments are detailed analyses of Walton's 'Facade' and works by Gerhard and Stockhausen.
About the Author
James Holland was the principal percussionist of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1962 until 1971 before moving to the same position with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he was also percussionist with the London Sinfonietta for many years and has worked with such eminent composers as Karlheinz Stockhausen, Pierre Boulez, Oliver Knussen, Krysztof Penderecki and Hans Werner Henze to name just a few.
Book Information
ISBN 9781871082395
Author James Holland
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Kahn & Averill
Publisher Kahn & Averill
Weight(grams) 405g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 19mm
About the Author
James Holland was the principal percussionist of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1962 until 1971 before moving to the same position with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he was also percussionist with the London Sinfonietta for many years and has worked with such eminent composers as Karlheinz Stockhausen, Pierre Boulez, Oliver Knussen, Krysztof Penderecki and Hans Werner Henze to name just a few.
Book Information
ISBN 9781871082395
Author James Holland
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Kahn & Averill
Publisher Kahn & Averill
Weight(grams) 405g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 19mm
