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− | commission/premiere: 19 May 1980, New York City, Jonathan Haas(timpani), William Moersch (marimba) | + | commission/premiere: 19 May 1980, New York City, Jonathan Haas(timpani), William Moersch (marimba)<br/> |
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+ | PARTNERSHIP is a ten minute "tour de force" for two percussionists, one playing five timpani and the other, marimba. Both players are required to perform with virtuoso technique even though the work is basically lyrical, not dramatic, in spite of certain rhythmic interjections that occur from time to time. Contemporary techniques such as dead strokes and mode playing occur on marimba. The timpanist is required to play with both timpani mallets and snare drum sticks and to strike the timpani in the normal playing area as well as near the rim. Dead strokes and tuning changes are also required on timpani. PARTNERSHIP is an excellent work for two college or professional percussionists. It would be perfect for a recital.<br/> | ||
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+ | Reviewed By: John Beck<br/> | ||
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+ | Review Originally Published: October 1982<br/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:39, 17 February 2012
General Info
Year: 1980
Duration: c. 10:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Novello
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00 | Score Only - $0.00
Movements
Instrumentation
Player I:Timpani(5)
Player II:Marimba(low A)
Errata
Program Notes
commission/premiere: 19 May 1980, New York City, Jonathan Haas(timpani), William Moersch (marimba)
PARTNERSHIP is a ten minute "tour de force" for two percussionists, one playing five timpani and the other, marimba. Both players are required to perform with virtuoso technique even though the work is basically lyrical, not dramatic, in spite of certain rhythmic interjections that occur from time to time. Contemporary techniques such as dead strokes and mode playing occur on marimba. The timpanist is required to play with both timpani mallets and snare drum sticks and to strike the timpani in the normal playing area as well as near the rim. Dead strokes and tuning changes are also required on timpani. PARTNERSHIP is an excellent work for two college or professional percussionists. It would be perfect for a recital.
Reviewed By: John Beck
Review Originally Published: October 1982
Awards
Commercial Discography
Recent Performances
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Works for Percussion by this Composer
Bazz Ma Tazz – Percussion Sextet; with Trombone Ensemble
Concatenations – Percussion Quartet; with Viola
Cross Currents – Percussion Solo; with Brass Ensemble
Double Crossings – Percussion Solo; with Trumpet
Fire and Smoke – Timpani Concerto; with Wind Ensemble
Fourscore – Percussion Quartet
Partnership – Percussion Duo
Propulsions – Percussion Septet
Sound Dreams – Percussion Solo; with Chamber Ensemble
Suite for Marimba (Bazelon) – Marimba Solo
Three Men on a Dis-course – Percussion Solo; with Clarinet; with Cello
Triple Play – Percussion Solo; with Trombone
Additional Resources