Introducing the Baroque Timpani | Evolution of Timpani Part 1

“I like to think of us as the icing on the cake, the arrival point of a big, exciting moment.“ Our Principal Timpani Adrian Bending introduces the Baroque Timpani - part 1 of our “Evolution of Timpani“ series. Watch Part 2 | Why Timpani Kept Growing (Two Pint Timpani) here: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Nakers 0:52 1st big innovation 1:02 Timpani in Zadok the Priest 2:17 Differences in baroque timpani 3:05 Heads of baroque timpani 4:50 Timpani in Bach’s music 6:07 Timpani as they age 6:48 How drums changed 7:46 Timpani in Handel’s music Excerpts from Zadok the Priest by Handel performed by King’s Consort conducted by Robert King. Courtesy of Hyperion Records Ltd Christmas Oratorio by JS Bach performed by Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment conducted by Stephen Layton. Courtesy of Hyperion Records Ltd Music for the Royal Fireworks by Handel performed by King’s Consort conducted by Robert King. Co