Holocaust memorial
EUROPEAN SCENES: A HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL © Copyright, Keith Hearne.
The duration of this orchestral poem is 6½ minutes. It starts with brass and drums setting the serious tone of the topic, and gaining the attention of the listener. A series of ‘scenes’ then appears depicting a generally normal way of life before the Nazi terror started. An intrusive march is heard, illustrating the developing military menace. A lovely yet sad oboe tune reminds us of the final years for the doomed European Jews. The weariness of displaced and persecuted Jews is felt next, and then a tension is heard in a superficially playful tune. It is all interrupted by the return of the military march. Six gong sounds represents the some 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis in the Second World War. The lovely tune returns in a poignant form to remind us of their unimaginable and unspeakable suffering. But then, a rousing fanfare changes the mood to a proud and positive one. A triumphant march of the Jews is played, and the piece ends on powerful brass chords and fanfares.
Holocaust Memorial (Audio) ♫ Listen to demo version (Synthesized music). The orchestrated version is more powerful.
♫Holocaust memorial (Click to download (shortened) synthesized demo)
Holocaust Memorial score – A4 (Click to download) The score must not be altered in any way.
Holocaust Memorial score – A3 (Click to download) The score must not be altered in any way.
Download separate individual instrumental parts (They must not be altered in any way):
Tromba II in Bb Tromba III in Bb
If you wish to perform the piece publicly in any way, you must seek the permission of Keith Hearne (Click on Contact Me). Remember that any public performance must involve the PRS (Performing Rights Society): www.prsformusic.com
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