Kurt-Hans Goedicke

German classical percussionist & timpanist, and Professor of Timpani. Born 17 February 1935 in Berlin, Germany. Former Principal Timpani with RTÉ Symphony Orchestra (ten years), and the London Symphony Orchestra (1964-2000). He was Professor of Timpani at The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama (two years), Royal Academy of Music (1993). Head of Timpani and Percussion at the Royal Academy of Music (1994-2000). Senior Professor of Timpani at the Royal Academy of Music (2000-2004).