Concerto for Solo Percussion and Ensemble (Volans)

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Composer Name

Kevin Volans

General Info

Year: 2013
Duration: c. 26:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Chester
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Soloist

Percussionist on the Stage: Glockenspiel & Marimba & 2 sets of Bongos & 3 Conga & 2 Concert Tom-toms & 2 Kick Drum & 2 Bass Drum
Percussionist behind the Stage: Bongos & 3 Conga & 3 Concert Tom-toms & 2 Kick Drum & 2 Bass Drum

Chamber Ensemble

Ensemble 1: Violin 1 & Violin 2 & Viola & Cello & Double Bass & Piano
Ensemble 2: Flute (Doubling Piccolo) & Oboe & Clarinet (Doubling Bass Clarinet) & French Horn & Trumpet & Harp

Program Notes

Kevin Volans’ Concerto for Solo Percussion and Ensemble was commissioned by KammerensembleN, Stockholm with funding from the Arts Council of Ireland. The world premiere will take place in Stockholm in 2013.

Recent Performances

A video from the World Premiere of Percussion Concerto by Kevin Volans, performed by KammarensembleN/Jonny Axelsson, conducted by Christian Eggen.

Works for Percussion by this Composer

Akrodha - Multiple Percussion
Asanga - Multiple Percussion
Chakra - Percussion Trio
Chakra for 3 percussionists and orchestra (Volans) - Percussion Trio; Orchestra
Concerto for Solo Percussion and Ensemble (Volans) - Multiple Percussion; Chamber Ensemble
She who sleeps with a small blanket - Multiple Percussion