Percussion by James Holland
A lively and highly informative contribution to a distinguished series, which covers timpani, general percussion instruments, keyboard percussion, stands and accessories, as well as the percussion section within the orchestra, and the use of percussion instruments in chamber music and as a solo instrument. An immensely comprehensive central section, which is copiously illustrated, lists, describes and discusses the uses of dozens of instruments from Anvils to Waterphones. The sheer wealth of useful information it contains will be of value to the experienced musician as well as the general reader. 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 Façade and works by Gerhard and Stockhausen.
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781871082395 |
| ISBN 10 | 1871082390 |
| Title | Percussion |
| Author | James Holland |
| Series | Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Kahn & Averill |
| Year published | 1992-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |