Classical Notes

Unusual arsenal for ‘Big Bang’

Percussionist Nick Tolle with one of the unique instruments used by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. (Courtesy of Boston Modern Orchestra Project
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By David Weininger

Globe Correspondent / November 13, 2009

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Eight player pianos, two grand pianos, four bass drums, four xylophones, an air-raid siren, and a gamelan that weighs nearly a ton - that’s just some of the equipment that the Boston Modern Orchestra Project will have on the Jordan Hall stage for “Big Bang,’’ tonight’s percussion-heavy season-opening concert. (Full article: 773 words)