56K views · 1.7K reactions | You asked so we delivered - time to learn how to tune the timpani with LPO Principal Timpani Simon Carrington 論 Here he demonstrates a tricky passage from Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, and describes how it all works with the pedals  | London Philharmonic Orchestra | Facebook

289K views · 3.3K reactions | Timpani ‘battle’ 論 This moment is from the final movement of Nielsen’s Fourth, or ‘Inextinguishable’, Symphony. Two timpanists duel from opposite sides of the orchestra creating a mesmerising duet! | London Philharmonic Orchestra | Facebook

William Kraft’s Timpani Concerto No. 1 is a staple in the instrument's repertoire, as Kraft was a virtuosic timpanist himself. On May 25-27, CSO Principal Timpani David Herbert will perform as soloist in this piece alongside the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Riccardo Muti. Enjoy an excerpt before the mystifying concerto is performed live next weekend. Get tickets → cso.org/23381 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra