I have chosen from now on to classify timpani not in relation to periods of music or composers but as ‘ensemble specific’ relating to the size of group I find that they work well in.
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With many thanks to the photographers and film makers who have allowed me to use their work; Stephen Tasker, Chris Christodolou (RCM), Tommy Pearson, Monika Rittershaus (Berliner Philharmoniker), Will Schofield, Glyn Matthews, Angus Bremner (SCO) and Zen Grisdale.
Hawkes / Potters timpani - smaller ensemble set up
Hawkes original timpani
Large hand tuned timpani
Lefima timpani
Early 18th Century timpani
Ludwig pro-Symphonic timpani
Schnellar symphonic timpani
Curiosities
Potter's cavalry timpani
Dresden symphonic timpani
German style timpani
Hawkes / Potter's timpani - larger ensemble set-up
Data of timpani used for projects
Dimensions
timpani trolleys
Timpani purchase and conversion