Solo Works · 2006
Jeanne d’Arc
Jeanne d’Arc is a large solo piece for French horn and wind band. The score describes the life of Jeanne d’Arc, a French heroine who lived in the 15th century (1412–1431).
Jeanne tries to liberate her people from the English oppressors. Guided by her God she takes armies to the battlefield, fighting in the front line to inspire the French soldiers. The French are victorious battle after battle, driving the English back, and Jeanne wants to attack the enemy on their own ground.
After some major losses the French start turning against Jeanne, and eventually they deceive her by handing her over to the English. During the trial Jeanne refuses to swear the oath, which leads to her execution at the stake. Nearly 500 years later, in 1920, she was canonised by Pope Benedict XV, having been condemned as a heretic for so long.
In the score Jeanne is represented by the solo horn player. The character of the French horn corresponds to the different aspects of Jeanne’s life, from the romantic colours to the heroic passages in the highest register.
Performances
- Wilhelmina Glanerbrug · Hennie RamaekersPremiere Soloist: René Pagen
- Mesquite Symphony Orchestra · Felix Torres Soloist: Scott Mayo
- Sociedade Filarmónica Ouriense · João Paulo Fernandes Soloist: Luís Duarte Moreira Watch on the community wall →
- Orquestra de Sopros da AAChaves · Luciano Pereira Soloist: Vasco Gonçalves Watch on the community wall →
- Tata Steel Orkest · Erik Janssen Soloist: Martijn Appelo Event page
- Harmonieorkest Vleuten · Arjan Gaasbeek Soloist: Erik Rozendom
- Bläserphilharmonie Thum · Thomas Conrad Soloist: Jörg Brückner Watch on the community wall →
- Philharmonie Gelre · Joop Boerstoel Soloist: René Pagen Watch on the community wall →
- Orquestra de Sopros da Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa Watch on the community wall →
- Banda Sinfónica del Conservatorio Superior de Música “Salvador Seguí” de Castellón Soloist: Juan Godino Montesinos Watch on the community wall →
- Sempre Crescendo Oldenzaal · Ruud Pletting Soloist: René Pagen
- Marinierskapel der Koninklijke Marine · Jacob Slagter Soloist: Jasper de Waal
- Studenten Harmonie Orkest Twente · Ronny Buurink Soloist: Irene Kruik
- Verão Amizade · Erik Janssen Soloist: Bernardo Silva Watch on the community wall →
- Orquestra de Sopros da Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa · Alberto Roque Soloist: Hugo Pascoal Watch on the community wall →