The opening fanfare of Richard Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra became well known after its use in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. It begins with a strong percussive presence which sets the tone for the entire piece 🥁 To mark World Drummer Day, we’re sharing an excerpt performed by the Academy Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Sir Mark Elder👇 | Royal Academy of Music

Members of the Drum Corps from Gordonstoun Pipe Band and Granite City Pipes & Drums, performing Long Peak Highland Festival Drum Fanfare. This was during the 2024 Braemar Gathering Highland Games on Saturday 7th September 2024. The performance is led by lead Drummer Molly Warren of Gordonstoun and involved drummers aged between 11 and 20 yrs old, under the supervision of instructor Scott Niven. Nationalities represented included Hong Kong, Spanish, Swiss, Thai and the UK. Long Peak Highland Fest