March for Two Pairs of Kettledrums

André & Jacques Philidor

General Info

Year: 1683
Duration: c. 3:54
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: McGinnis
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Timpani Two Pairs

Program Notes

The March for Two Pairs of Kettledrums was first performed by the brothers Philidor in the presence of King Louis XIV at Versailles in 1683. Andre Philidor, also librarian of the Royal Music Library, transcribed the March in 1705. It was first published in The Journal of the Galpin Society IX, June 1956 in an article by Caldwell Titcomb. The dynamics suggest in this edition were not contained in the source but were added by the editor.

Recent Performances

April 6, 2009, Recital: Emporia State University, Heath Recital Hall - Dr. Tracy Freeze Faculty Recital: Timpanists: Dr. Tracy Freeze and Dr. David Constantine

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

March for Two Pairs of Kettledrums - Percussion Duo; Timpani