She didn’t skip a beat when the cannonball – fortunately a lightweight prop – bounced onto one of the timpani behind her, ...
The timpani are among a symphony orchestra’s most exciting instruments. There’s nothing quite like a musician pounding away on wide kettledrums made from copper. But aside from the occasional dramatic ...
The technical aspects of this release run the risk of overwhelming its musical qualities: this version of DvoÅ™ák’s "New World" symphony is spread over six 45rpm LP sides and is, remarkably, a wholly ...