From Cave to Cavern: The History of Percussion Instruments

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Description
Series: 
A History of Music in Western Civilization

The remarkable history of percussion instruments is traced through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the Classical Period. Hosted by James Blades, consultant Professor of Percussion at the University of Surrey.

  • Varese: Ionisation
  • Tchaikovsky: Fantasy-Overture-Romeo and Juliet
  • Britten: Noye's Fludde
  • Bach: Christmas Oratorio
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor
  • Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E minor
  • Verdi: Requiem
  • Walton: First Symphony in Bb minor
  • El Serranito:Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Curricular Information
Subject: 
Music
Percussion
Musical Instruments
Composers and Musicians
Content Area: 
Fine Arts
Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Audio Information
Production Company: 
High Bridge Company
Copyright: 
1996
Length: 
00:55