The Glory and the Grandeur

This concerto for three percussionists has been performed across America – by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Symphonies and many others. The opening is a paraphrase of the composer’s Lift-Off for percussion, reviewed by the N.Y. Times as “the hit of the evening . . . smashingly propulsive.”

The Smashingly Propulsive opening drum cadenza

The entertaining spectacle of performance by interwoven percussionists makes this piece ideal for video productions, and performances have been broadcast nationwide-The West Virginia video production won first prize in the prestigious Houston International Video Competition in the live music category.

Excerpt #1

Excerpt #2

Finale

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Lift-Off!

Lift-Off! for percussion trio (or multiples of three)

Lift-Off! was written in 1968, and like the music itself, has gained momentum ever since!  It carries the listener on a cathartic, pulsing journey of percussion brilliance.

7′ 30″

“the hit of the evening … smashingly propulsive”
New York Times

To purchase this contact:
Steve Weiss Music (215) 659-0100
Eble Music Co. (319) 338-0313 www.eble.com

Percussive Arts Society review