Chamber Music Recording, Timpani SKU: PO.PE189
Composed by John Psathas. Sws. Performance Score. Promethean Editions #PE189. Published by Promethean Editions (PO.PE189). ISBN 9781776609093.
The variety of playing techniques in Buyan demonstrate the subtleties offered—yet often overlooked—by the timpani. The player must navigate syncopated grooves in compound time, simmering roll and glissandi techniques, and playing with fingers. Most challenging of all, though, is the extensive pedalling required to articulate Buyan's melodic material.
