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Beating The Drum For Solo Percussionists

WRTI Your Classical and Jazz Source

Published July 1, 2013 at 1:04 PM EDT

One of the most recent instrumentalists to be added to the roster of soloists in orchestral performances is the percussionist. As WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports, it’s a role that makes unique demands.

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Listen to Jim Cotter's full interview with percussionist Colin Currie.