THE BEST OF PERCUSSION, 2CD

WWM 500.155
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A compilation of the best WMC performances and unique compositions for percussion band.

Concert percussion instruments such as the marimba, timpani, drum set, the xylophone, the vibraphone and the glockenspiel are used in all large symphony orchestras, show- and wind bands. Several fine percussion ensembles in The Netherlands prove that music performed only by those percussion instruments can produce an impressive sound as you can hear on this double CD with performances recorded at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade. The concert division contests for percussion ensembles of the WMC want to give full play to both classical forms and the latest developments of the music for percussion. With the coming WMC in prospect (bringing almost 20.000 performers together – more then the Olympic Games - next summer) the listener can already enjoy a series of special and modern compositions. As there are rather few compact discs with this kind of music, here you have a unique worthy acquisition for every percussion player and percussion lover!

CD 1:
1. Intrada Festivo (Matthijs van Driel)
Slagwerkensemble Elspeets Fanfare, Conductor Wibrand van Norel (WMC 2005)
2. Cassiopeia (Henk Smit)
Slagwerkensemble Elspeets Fanfare, Conductor Wibrand van Norel (WMC 2005)
3. Forzamore (Sybolt Kamstra)
Malletband Concordia Middelstum, Conductor Jan Geert Nagel (WMC 2001)
4. Reflections on the 13th Myth (Vincent Cox)
Slagwerkensemble Kon. Oude Harmonie Eijsden, Conductor Frank Marx (WMC 2001)
5. Resurrection (Gerard van de Kolk)
Malletband Kon. Wilhelmina Delfzijl, Conductor Theo van Kruistum (WMC 2001)
CD 2:
1. Dream of the Return (Henk Martens)
Drumband Koninklijke Harmonie van Thorn, Conductor Frank Marx (WMC 2005)
2. Stretch (Joan Reijnders)
Slagwerkensemble Soli Deo Gloria Ommen, Conductor Henk Grissen (WMC 2001)
3. The Middle Ages (Henk Martens)
Nationaal Jeugd Slagwerk Ensemble, Conductor Jo Zinzen (Concert WMC 2005)
4. Distant Memories (Matthijs van Driel)
Nationaal Jeugd Slagwerk Ensemble, Conductor Jo Zinzen (Concert WMC 2005)
5. Lost in Time (Vincent Cox)
Percussion Ensemble Jong Nederland Asten, Conductor Harrie van Otterdijk (WMC 2005)
6. N'Kosi Sikeleli  (trad./arr. H. Mennens)
Slagwerkensemble Elspeets Fanfare, Conductor Wibrand van Norel (WMC 2005)