Hardtke Timpani. pre-order revealing the surprising sense of

revealing the surprising sense of scale and structure inside a modern concert piano

Principal Timpanist of Orchestra Victoria

Created circa 1763

not by hand

Hardtke Timpani. pre-order revealing the surprising sense ofThis image shows the interior of a Berlin model timpani made by Hardtke of Germany. Hardtke instruments are known for their traditionally hammered copper bowls, precise pedal mechanisms, and refined tonal response. The company has built a reputation among professional orchestras for producing particularly fine instruments. The bowls are formed from highly polished copper. Externally, this produces a bright, mirror like surface. Viewed from within,