The New England Conservatory, whose percussion ensemble performs on this album, is the oldest independent school of music in the United States, founded in 1867.
Instruments
Frank Epstein is a consultant for the Avedis Zildjian Company, contributing to new product development like the Classic Orchestral Cymbal Selection, and has written a guide for orchestral cymbal players.
Album & Artwork
This album is the second volume in a series titled "American Music for Percussion," featuring diverse American percussion music.
Recording & Production
The pieces on this album were recorded at Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, on various dates between 2000 and 2009.
Performer Biography
Frank Epstein founded and directs the New England Conservatory Percussion Ensemble, and also founded Collage New Music, commissioning over 200 new works for the latter.
Cultural Impact
Nearly half of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is composed of musicians who trained at the New England Conservatory, which is featured on this album.
Performer Biography
Frank Epstein, the conductor and director of the New England Conservatory Percussion Ensemble, has been a percussionist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for over 40 years.
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