Duo for Timpani

Alexander Lepak

General Info

Year: 1977
Duration: c. 15:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Windsor
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Player I: Timpani
Player II: Timpani

Program Notes

Reviews

DUO FOR TIMPANI is a three-movement work for two timpanists each using three timpani. The first movement is in a moderate tempo with the first section in strict time, the second section somewhat free, and the last section a modified A B A form. The second movement is unbarred and deals with polyrhythmic interplay. The third movement is fast. This work is written in score form so that each player is aware of the other's part. Lepak concerns himself more with glissando technique in his writingof this work than any of the other contemporary timpani techniques (i.e. centeredge playing, bowl sounds, finger playing and various sticks, brushes or mallet choices). There is only one indication for mallet choice (wood mallets, ending the third movement), therefore the performers must make mallet choices according to the style of the music This is an excellent work for two talented timpanists. Good performance notes are given for each movement. - John Beck, Winter 1978

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