“Iberia”. Complete edition of the percussion parts. “Iberia”, by Claude Debussy, is the second piece in his orchestral triptych “Images pour Orchestre”, written between 1905 and 1908. A colorful piece on how he imagined Spain, a country he visited only for a couple of hours in 1880 when he was 18. The parts present mistakes… Continue reading “Iberia”. Complete edition of the percussion parts
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“La Boda de Luis Alonso”: Percussion parts
“La boda de Luis Alonso”: percussion parts. On November 12th I was honored to present a masterclass at PASIC 2026 dealing with castanet technique. One of the examples I used to illustrate it was “La boda de Luis Alonso”, by Gerónimo Giménez. The following links will take you to the original parts, edited by myself. TIMPANI… Continue reading “La Boda de Luis Alonso”: Percussion parts
Castanets in the orchestra: The Ultimate Technique!!!
Castanets in the orchestra: The Ultimate Technique!! The October issue of Percussive Notes includes an article of mine titled “Castanets in The Orchestra: The Ultimate Technique!!” An appetizer for my masterclass on the same subject, which will take place on November 12th at room 125, 13:00 (EDT) at the Indianapolis Convention Center. …et in… Continue reading Castanets in the orchestra: The Ultimate Technique!!!
“Alborada del Gracioso”. Complete edition of the percussion parts
“Alborada del gracioso”. Complete edition of the percussion parts. “Alborada del gracioso”, by Maurice Ravel, started as the fourth number in his piano suite “Miroirs”. It was writen between 1904 and 1905 and, at the request of Diáguilev, it was orchestrated in 1918, becoming since then a staple in the symphonic repertoire. It is a… Continue reading “Alborada del Gracioso”. Complete edition of the percussion parts
“Nights in the gardens of Spain” – Complete edition
“Nights in the Gardens of Spain” – Complete edition Being 2026 the 150th anniversary of Manuel de Falla, his works are played even more than usual. Thanks to that important event, it is the second time this year that I play his wonderful “Nights in the Gardens of Spain”. The first time was last April,… Continue reading “Nights in the gardens of Spain” – Complete edition
“Nights in the Gardens of Spain” – Timpani
“Nights in the Gardens of Spain” – Timpani “Nights in the Gardens of Spain”, by Manuel de Falla, started as a series of solo piano nocturnes in 1909 but, encouraged by Ricardo Viñes, don Manuel converted them into a work for piano solo and orchestra. It was finished in 1915, the premiere taking place on… Continue reading “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” – Timpani
Carmina Burana revealed (part 2)
“Carmina Burana” revealed (part 2). On June 24, my second article on “Carmina Burana” (this time dealing with the snare drum, tambourine and triangle parts) was published on the GROVER PRO website. You can read it HERE. I hope you enjoy it. Please stay tuned for the next articles in the series. … Continue reading Carmina Burana revealed (part 2)
The bass drum in “Symphonie Fantastique” (H. Berlioz)
The bass drum in “Symphonie Fantastique” (H. Berlioz) Berlioz´s “Symphonie Fantastique” is always a treat. I have played it on many occasions and on different instruments. Playing it again on the week of June 2-6, together with the Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias, has been a real pleasure. This time I was on… Continue reading The bass drum in “Symphonie Fantastique” (H. Berlioz)
Timpani in “Falstaff” (G. Verdi)
Timpani in “Falstaff” (G. Verdi) Since the last couple of weeks I am in Valladolid playing a wonderful production of “Falstaff” (G. Verdi) together with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León under the baton of Óliver Díaz. As you already know, the timpani parts in Italian opera are often discussed because the “alien”… Continue reading Timpani in “Falstaff” (G. Verdi)
Carmina Burana revealed (part 1)
“Carmina Burana” revealed (part 1). On April 25, my first article dealing with the timpani and percussion parts in “Carmina Burana” (Carl Orff) was published on the GROVER PRO website. You can read it HERE. I hope you enjoy it. Please stay tuned for the next articles in the series. …et in… Continue reading Carmina Burana revealed (part 1)