(1906 - 1997)
Eric William Fenby OBE (22 April 1906 – 18 February 1997) was an English composer and teacher who is best known for being Frederick Delius's amanuensis from 1928 to 1934. He helped Delius realise a number of works that would not otherwise have been forthcoming. Fenby was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, and as a youth took lessons in the piano, organ and cello. At the age of 12 he was appointed organist at Holy Trinity Church. As a composer he was largely self taught. By 1925 he had conducted a work for string orchestra at the Spa Grand Hall in Scarborough and had written some minor pieces.
Eric Fenby Composition Timpani and Percussion Requirements
Hassan Suite
Timpani + 2 percussion
Xylophone, camel bells, clash cymbals, triangle, tambourine, wood block, snare drum
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Koanga
Timpani + 1 percussion
Clash cymbals, triangle, tambourine
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Romeo and Juliet Suite
Timpani + 2 percussion
Tubular bells, xylophone, clash cymbals, suspended cymbal, tam tam, snare drum
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Rossini on Ilkla Moor
Timpani + 1 percussion
Clash cymbals, orchestral bass drum
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