Symphony No. 2
for | Concert band |
Musical Editions | Score, Parts |
Item no. | 862277 |
Author / Composer | Jacob de Haan |
Level | advanced |
Languages | german, english, french, dutch |
Release year | 2019 |
Publisher / Producer | De Haske |
Producer No. | DHP 1185726-010 |
ISMN | 9790035237267 |
Salamander Symphony is a three-movement work for symphonic wind band in which the city of Kornwestheim, situated in Baden-Württemberg, occupies centre stage. It is the name of the well-known shoe factory that was established there in 1899 – and that symbolizes the industrial and social development of the city. In the symphony, we find various references to the mythological meaning of salamanders: they are vigorous creatures that contain the soul of fire. Without salamanders there would not be any fire. In addition, a salamander can change its shape and serve as a kind of vehicle through time. In the Berber culture, the salamander represents change.