ROUSE: Bonham
About this event
Members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's percussion section perform Christopher Rouse's Bonham. Bonham is an "ode to rock drumming and drummers, most particularly Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer, the late John ('Bonzo') Bonham. The core ostinato of the score, played by the drum set, is reminiscent of Led Zeppelin's When the Levee Breaks, although there are references to other Led Zeppelin songs as well, such as Custard Pie and Royal Orleans. In addition, two other sources are cited: The Butterfield Blues Band (Get Yourself Together) and Bo Diddley, whose adoption of the traditional 'hambone' rhythm added so much to the distinctive style of his material." – Christopher Rouse
This stream is available to watch until December 31, 2023.
Programme
Performance – approx. 7 min
Repertoire
Christopher Rouse: Bonham
The performance was filmed at Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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