In this definitive guide, percussionist/timpanist Chris DeChiara - who has performed the piece numerous times under renowned conductors such as James Conlon and Christoph Eschenbach - explores the history, nuances, and discrepancies in scores and parts of the composition to enrich the perspective of percussionists navigating their own audition or performance. Dueling timpani parts, scraped tam-tam, antique cymbals, and unique bass drum rhythms distinguish the score that changed classical music and percussion writing forever. The Rite of Spring: A Percussionist’s Guideįrom the timpanist’s first triplet to the last sforzando G-sharp, Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” is a percussionist’s dream. Then, before our very eyes, she transforms into a mighty giant! Once her slender fingers touched the piano keys, we were all captivated by her enormous energy and spirited performance.” Dee Dee McNeil, LA Jazz Scene “Yuko Mabuchi is a wisp of a woman, petite and delicate, until she sits down at the piano. The project features Mabuchi with band mates Del Atkins on bass and Bobby Breton on drums. The album was recorded live at the Vibrato Jazz Club in Los Angeles. The audience was fun, the trio had fun, and it was a fun recording! I trust that it will be as much fun for you.” -Yuko Mabuchi “This is a very personal album for me, to be able to perform music that I truly love. YUKO, the new album by The Yuko Mabuchi Trio The new double CD by The Yuko Mabuchi Trio features 16 songs that are a mix of classic jazz, traditional pieces, and originals.
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