{"product_id":"kraft-concerto-for-timpani-orchestra-piano","title":"Kraft-Concerto for Timp\/Orch (SP)-5T\/PN Red.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Piano Reduction and solo part for William Kraft's Concerto No. 1 For Timpani and Orchestra. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis timpani concerto written by a master timpanist is a rarity, indeed, and Kraft's Concerto No. 1 has become the go-to solo for timpanists who get to step out front. William Kraft was principal timpanist of the LA Philharmonic for 18 of his 26 years with the orchestra, assistant conductor for 3 of those years, and after his retirement served as its composer-in-residence for four seasons. During this latter period, he composed Concerto No. 1 for soloist Thomas Akins and the Indianapolis Symphony. With its 5 timpani set, the use of a variety of beaters and gloves expands the soloist's palette. The second movement is dedicated to Kraft's mother, who died during its composition; it is subtitled \"Poem for Timpani, Two String Orchestras, Celeste, and Percussion,\" and the strings are divided antiphonally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43798485139510,"sku":"114409710","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/kraft-concerto-for-timp-orch-sp-5t-pn-red.jpg?v=1773366879","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/kraft-concerto-for-timpani-orchestra-piano","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}