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Colossus
Description
Colossus features a timpani soloist with accompaniment from seven percussionists, most of whom play multipercussion setups. The piece features strong themes throughout, with all voices painting a very well-orchestrated picture. The timpanist is featured both in a melodic role as well as in a more primal, rhythmic role. Precise markings help spell out every nuance, and the form is well-paced. The concerto features a dramatic cadenza just before the main material recapitulates into an explosive conclusion. Eric Rodis won 3rd prize in the Percussive Arts Society composition contest in 2002 with Colossus which makes a great showpiece to feature the timpanist in an accessible way.
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes a CD-ROM containing an audio recording and all individual parts available for printing.
Instrumentation
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Chimes
- Vibraphone
- 2 marimbas—(1) low A*, (1) low F
- 5 timpani
- Drums (bass drum, low tom, field drum, snare drum, bongos)
- Cymbals (2 suspended cymbals, crash cymbals, sizzle cymbal, hi-hat, china cymbal, ride cymbal)
- Accessories (triangle, woodblock, temple blocks, brake drum)
- Tam tam
*This marimba part is optional.
Shared Recordings
Description
Colossus features a timpani soloist with accompaniment from seven percussionists, most of whom play multipercussion setups. The piece features strong themes throughout, with all voices painting a very well-orchestrated picture. The timpanist is featured both in a melodic role as well as in a more primal, rhythmic role. Precise markings help spell out every nuance, and the form is well-paced. The concerto features a dramatic cadenza just before the main material recapitulates into an explosive conclusion. Eric Rodis won 3rd prize in the Percussive Arts Society composition contest in 2002 with Colossus which makes a great showpiece to feature the timpanist in an accessible way.
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes a CD-ROM containing an audio recording and all individual parts available for printing.
Instrumentation
- Glockenspiel
- Xylophone
- Chimes
- Vibraphone
- 2 marimbas—(1) low A*, (1) low F
- 5 timpani
- Drums (bass drum, low tom, field drum, snare drum, bongos)
- Cymbals (2 suspended cymbals, crash cymbals, sizzle cymbal, hi-hat, china cymbal, ride cymbal)
- Accessories (triangle, woodblock, temple blocks, brake drum)
- Tam tam
*This marimba part is optional.
Shared Recordings
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