Uploaded July 2011 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
This piece follows a series of events in the life of a soldier departing for battle.
Movement one begins with the hero, represented here by the cello, spending time with his wife (flute) and children for the last time before he leaves. His wife begs him not to go, but he must, and they share a final embrace before he goes.
Movement two is like a camera moving over a large battlefield. The enemy is the first to make preparations, then the camera moves over the field to where the allies are ready to fight.
Movement three is the battle itself with the hero being represented by the adventurous french horn. He encounters all sorts of enemies who fight with different tactics: finesse, brute force, quick movements, etc. He fights alone or with his comrades in arms at different points. He becomes injured but fights on to victory empowered by thoughts of his family constantly racing through his mind.
This piece follows a series of events in the life of a soldier departing for battle.
Movement one begins with the hero, represented here by the cello, spending time with his wife (flute) and children for the last time before he leaves. His wife begs him not to go, but he must, and they share a final embrace before he goes.
Movement two is like a camera moving over a large battlefield. The enemy is the first to make preparations, then the camera moves over the field to where the allies are ready to fight.
Movement three is the battle itself with the hero being represented by the adventurous french horn. He encounters all sorts of enemies who fight with different tactics: finesse, brute force, quick movements, etc. He fights alone or with his comrades in arms at different points. He becomes injured but fights on to victory empowered by thoughts of his family constantly racing through his mind.
