TERMINALS is a collision and celebration of two worlds: the precise classical percussion ensemble and the wild jazz master improviser, presented as a concerto.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bobby Previte's Terminals proposes that the percussion ensemble is an ideal vehicle for the 21st-century concerto.
Composition History
The idea for TERMINALS was conceived when Bobby Previte, bored on a runway, noticed that terminal maps recalled percussion piece set-ups.
Composer Biography
Bobby Previte, the composer, was a student of influential percussion teacher Jan Williams at the University of Buffalo, where he was exposed to avant-garde concert music.
Compositional Technique
Terminals combines sturdy, crafted ensemble writing with careful curation of soloists' talents, reflecting an ancient formula for concertos.
Recording & Production
The recording of TERMINALS was supported by Art of Franza Inc. and New Music USA, with additional help from Pledgemusic.
