Asventuras - Alexej Gerassimez - Niek KleinJan - The Percussion Canon (HD VIDEO CLIP)

Clip no. 2 The German percussionist and composer Alexej Gerassimez (*1987) composed ‘Asventuras’ (2011) for his own concerts. He premiered the piece at the prestigious TROMP Percussion Eindhoven competition. ‘Asventuras’ is a transcribed improvisation in which all kinds of different, unusual playing techniques are united. ‘Asventuras’ is a solo for snare drum, which is unique in its kind: the structure of the composition, the range of timbres, the variation in playing techniques, and its accessible nature set it apart from other snare drum solos: it was well-received by the audience. This is no mean feat, given that the snare drum may not seem a likely candidate for an extended solo. The snare drum is commonly heard played by snare drum sticks. In ‘Asventuras’, timpani mallets, brushes and hands are used to play the piece. This dynamic composition includes a short improvised section, which serves as the starting point for the finale. Composer: Alexej Gerassimez Performer: Niek KleinJan Video: Nander Cirkel Audio: Frerik de Jong For more info about The Percussion Canon: www.thepercussioncanon.com For more info about Niek KleinJan: www.niekkleinjan.com