SKU: DS.758001
SKU: BR.EB-9405
ISBN 9790004188798. 16.5 x 11.5 inches.
My composition for snare drum forms a counter piece to my series of rhythmic pieces (Darabukka for piano or Morgenlied for large orchestra). The dramatic moment - tuned instruments are treated like rhythm instruments - disappear entirely. The inner contrast is replaced by the tension between the different uses of the drum and a relatively large number of invariable performance elements. Although the snare drum was only developed at the beginning of the 19th century, it has its roots in an old and diverse drum culture. The technical aspects of this composition are based on various aspects of this rich culture, both the social customs as well as the variety of different performing techniques and expressions. However, the piece does not merely quote - that would be unhistorical - on the contrary: The modern and progressive, in so far as I can observe this in our social environment, is quite evident, for as the title of the piece tells us the same is not the same. (Nicolaus A. Huber, 1978 - translation: Gabriele Hohmann) CDs: Rainer Romer (percussion) CD Ensemble Modern Medien EMCD-012 Rainer Romer (percussion) CD Coviello COV 61003 LPs: Edith Salmen LP Harmonia Mundi DMR 1022-24 Martin Schulz LP plane 88504 Bibliography: Schick , Tobias Eduard: Weltbezuge in der Musik Mathias Spahlingers (Beihefte zum Archiv fur Musikwissenschaft, Band 80), Stuttgart; Franz Steiner 2018, here p. 102.World premiere: Witten (Wittener Tage fur neue Kammermusik), April 22, 1978.
SKU: DS.658001
SKU: LO.30-2424L
UPC: 000308121926.
Boldly triumphant, this Easter anthem features new music and text by two of this century’s premier church writers. It opens with brilliant figures in the accompaniment and a majestic choral acclamation. The second verse is more reflective, recalling the crucifixion. The tempo quickens as the fanfare returns, heralding the entrance of Beethoven’s beloved Ode to Joy. Shifting again in tempo and in key, the final verse resounds with victorious grandeur and rising alleluias. (From the cantata Forsaken. SATB – 55/1112L; SAB – 55/1113L.) Instrumentation: 2 Trumpets, opt. Piccolo Trumpet, opt. F Horn, Trombone 1, Trombone 2 and/or Tuba, Percussion.
SKU: HL.14007996
UPC: 888680908560. 8.25x11.75x0.16 inches.
This stirring arrangement of O Come, All Ye Faithful was created to accompany Choral performance or congregational singing for Christmas services. Scored for three Trumpets, three Trombones, Tuba and Timpani, the arrangement includes a fanfare, first verse and accompaniment for verses two, three, four and in the David Willcocks setting.David Hill is an Organist, arranger and conductor, with particular success in his Choral work. He has made numerous recordings with the choir of Westminster Cathedral, where he was master of music. He has also been Organist and master of music at Winchester Cathedral and music director at St John's College, Cambridge.
