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Title	Lord of Seven Seas (A Journey into the Future)
Article no.	4005575
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Overture (original composition)
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Germany (de)
Publisher *	Rundel Musikverlag GmbH
Publisher's article no. *	MVSR 2375
Year of publication	2002
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Composer	Vlak, Kees
Difficulty level	3+
Evaluation level of countries	A3 (Austrian C level); C2 (Swiss 3rd class); D4 (German upper level)
Duration	6:59
Additional info/contents	Kees Vlak paints impressive sound pictures of a fantastic future in the overture Lord of Seven Seas. An attractive and fascinating work for good upper-level orchestras. It is the year 3000. Space travel determines the connection from Earth to the planets. Wars between the peoples on Earth no longer exist. Only a single, huge spaceship that can navigate both above and below the water monitors the oceans. This ship, the 'Lord of Seven Seas', is a hundred times larger than the 'Nautilus' or the 'Titanic' and of course cannot be compared with a ship of our day. In the introduction to the overture, the giant ship is introduced by means of a musical style that is somewhat reminiscent of science fiction space series. This is followed by a fragment dominated by rain and storm, which has similarities with the saga of the "Flying Dutchman". The middle section is in the form of a barcarole. In the depths of the Arctic Ocean, the ship investigates the fauna. The people on board enjoy the silence under water and the diversity and beauty of the animal world. Finally, in the last part, the majestic giant ship rises above the surface of the water and flies from one ocean to another. The grandiose ending once again paints an impressive picture of the incomparable sight of the Lord of Seven Seas. With the expressive and stylistic means of a contemporary tonal language, Kees Vlak describes the voyages and adventures of this spaceship of the future in the overture.
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Programme notes *: {sde} Es war eine Zeit der grenzenlosen Träume und unbegrenzter Möglichkeiten, als die "Lord of Seven Seas" erstmals die Welt erblickte. Dieses gewaltige (Raum)Schiff, hundertmal größer als die 'Nautilus' oder die 'Titanic', erhob sich majestätisch über die Meere und kündigte eine Ära der Erkundung und Abenteuer an. In den Klängen einer zeitgemäßen Tonsprache wurde die "Lord of Seven Seas" in einer Ouvertüre vorgestellt, die an die faszinierenden Melodien von Science-Fiction Weltraum-Serien erinnerte. Die "Lord of Seven Seas" begann ihre Reise in einem Sturm, der die Legende des "Fliegenden Holländers" heraufbeschwor. Regen peitschte gegen die gigantischen Fenster des Raumschiffs, während Blitze den Himmel erhellten. Das Schiff, unbeirrt von den Elementen, durchquerte die Ozeane mit einer majestätischen Ruhe, die an das mythische Schicksal des Holländers erinnerte. Im Inneren der "Lord of Seven Seas" erklang eine beruhigende Barcarole, als das Schiff die Tiefen des Nordpolarmeers erforschte. Hier, unter dem eisigen Mantel des Wassers, enthüllte sich eine faszinierende Welt. Die Crew genoss die Stille unter Wasser, lauschte dem sanften Gesang der Meeresbewohner und bestaunte die Vielfalt und Schönheit der Fauna. Ein Ballett aus leuchtenden Fischen begleitete das majestätische Schiff auf seiner Expedition. Im letzten Teil der Ouvertüre erhob sich die "Lord of Seven Seas" majestätisch über die Wasseroberfläche und schwebte wie ein Phönix in die Lüfte. Mit den Ausdrucks- und Stilmitteln einer zeitgemäßen Tonsprache beschleunigte das Schiff über die Ozeane, von einem Horizont zum nächsten. Die grandiose Schlusssequenz malte ein unvergleichliches Bild dieses wundervollen Raumschiffs, das die Grenzen des Möglichen überschritt. Die "Lord of Seven Seas" wurde zum Symbol für menschliche Neugier und den unbändigen Drang, die Geheimnisse der Welt zu erforschen. Ihre Ouvertüre, komponiert von Kees Vlak, fängt die epischen Reisen und Abenteuer dieses futuristischen Raumschiffs ein, das die Herzen derer eroberte, die von der Sehnsucht nach Entdeckung beseelt waren. It was a time of limitless dreams and unlimited possibilities when the "Lord of Seven Seas" first saw the world. This massive (space) ship, a hundred times larger than the 'Nautilus' or the 'Titanic', rose majestically above the seas and heralded an era of exploration and adventure. In the sounds of a contemporary musical language, the "Lord of Seven Seas" was presented in an overture that was reminiscent of the fascinating melodies of science fiction space series. The Lord of Seven Seas began its voyage in a storm that gave rise to the legend of the Flying Dutchman. Rain lashed the spaceship's gigantic windows as lightning lit up the sky. The ship, undeterred by the elements, crossed the oceans with a majestic calm reminiscent of the mythical fate of the Dutchman. Inside the Lord of Seven Seas, a soothing barcarole sounded as the ship explored the depths of the Arctic Ocean. Here, beneath the icy mantle of water, a fascinating world was revealed. The crew enjoyed the silence underwater, listened to the gentle songs of the sea creatures and marveled at the diversity and beauty of the fauna. A ballet of glowing fish accompanied the majestic ship on its expedition. In the last part of the overture, the "Lord of Seven Seas" rose majestically above the surface of the water and floated into the air like a phoenix. Using the expressive and stylistic means of a contemporary musical language, the ship accelerated across the oceans, from one horizon to the next. The magnificent final sequence painted an incomparable picture of this wonderful spaceship that pushed the boundaries of what was possible. The "Lord of Seven Seas" became a symbol of human curiosity and the irrepressible urge to explore the mysteries of the world. Her overture, composed by Kees Vlak, captures the epic journeys and adventures of this futuristic spaceship that captured the hearts of those inspired by the longing for discovery. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Rundel Musikverlag Tags: Seafaring and ships

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	Lord of Seven Seas (A Journey into the Future) (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Lord of Seven Seas (A Journey into the Future) (concert/wind band), full score
	Galakonzert, audio CD
	Lord of Seven Seas, audio CD

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