Eanske

Eanske was written for the 700th anniversary of the city of Enschede, to be performed by all twelve bands that reside in and around the city.

Each band has a different level and instrumentation — marching bands, a fanfare band and wind bands of varying grades. Every version is playable as a stand-alone piece, yet the versions are also compatible so they can be performed together.

Movements

1. IDe oorsprong (The origin) The first movement tells of the history and origins of Enschede, with the textile industry as the heart of the city. It opens with a fanfare and then introduces the Enschede theme. The rhythm section symbolises the textile machinery.
2. IIIn voor- en tegenspoed (For better or worse) The second movement portrays the festivities in the centre of Enschede. But the celebrations give way to a dark day in the city’s history: the fireworks disaster of 13 May 2000, which claimed 23 lives and left some 900 wounded. The Enschede theme returns, now as a choral funeral march.
3. IIIDe toekomst (The future) The third movement describes the future of Enschede. As a city close to its German neighbours, there is a strong sense of collaboration. The German national anthem and the anthem of Twente are woven together to depict this bond.