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Title	Man in the Ice
Article no.	4010118
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	Mitropa
Publisher's article no. *	1124-04-010 M
Delivery publisher *	Music Shop Europe
Series title	Concert Work Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035027561
ISMN *	979-0-03502756-1
ISMN-10 *	M-03502756-1
Year of publication	2004
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Composer	Schwarz, Otto M.
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	A4 (Austrian D level); D4 (German upper level); EJ (Österreichische Jugend-Literaturdatenbank)
Duration	11:20
Additional info/contents	On September 19th, 1991, a mummified corpse of a man was found at the Similaun glacier in the Ötztaler Alps. The glacier unveiled an early man after 5300 years, with all his personal belongings. His clothes and weapons were fairly well preserved and today allow us a deeper insight into that period. Austrian nature filmmaker Kurt Mündel reconstructed the life of this man and made a film, which, based on facts, shows how it might have been then. Otto M. Schwarz used this documentary as an opportunity to write a work for symphonic wind band and musically resurrect the Man in the Ice. A journey into prehistoric times, as surely musicians and audience have not yet experienced!
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Programme notes *: ---------- Konzertansage, Version 2: Vor über 5.000 Jahren, etwa um 3300 v. Chr., lebte ein Mann in den Alpen, dessen Geschichte uns bis heute fasziniert: Ötzi, die berühmte Gletschermumie. Er wurde 1991 zufällig von Wanderern in den Ötztaler Alpen an der Grenze zwischen Österreich und Italien entdeckt – daher auch sein Name. Ötzi ist die älteste, natürlich erhaltene Mumie Europas und bietet uns einen einzigartigen Blick in das Leben der Menschen in der Jungsteinzeit. Was macht Ötzi so besonders? Seine Überreste sind außergewöhnlich gut erhalten, weil er in einem Gletscher eingeschlossen war. Dadurch konnten Wissenschaftler nicht nur seinen Körper, sondern auch seine Kleidung, Ausrüstung und sogar seine letzte Mahlzeit untersuchen. So wissen wir heute, dass Ötzi ein Jäger und Sammler war, der mit Pfeil und Bogen jagte und mit einem Kupferbeil bewaffnet war – ein Hinweis auf den Übergang von der Steinzeit zur Metallzeit. Seine Entdeckung hat viele Fragen aufgeworfen: Wie ist er gestorben? Warum war er in den Bergen unterwegs? War er vielleicht auf der Flucht? Die Wissenschaft vermutet, dass Ötzi einem gewaltsamen Tod erlegen ist, denn er trug eine Pfeilspitze in der Schulter. Seine Geschichte erzählt von einem Leben voller Herausforderungen in einer rauen, eisigen Umgebung. Die Komposition „Man in the Ice“ von Otto M. Schwarz nimmt diese spannende Geschichte auf und übersetzt sie in Musik. Sie spiegelt die Kälte der Berge, die Spannung und das Geheimnis um Ötzis Leben und Tod wider. Für unser Blasorchester ist es eine besondere Aufgabe, diese Geschichte mit Klangfarben, Dynamik und Ausdruckskraft lebendig werden zu lassen. Taucht mit uns ein in die Welt von Ötzi – einem Mann, dessen Geschichte uns bis heute bewegt und inspiriert. #Konzertansageaus The composition "The Man in the Ice" by Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz is more than just a musical performance. It is a sonic journey through the fascinating story of Ötzi, the man in the ice. The music brings the past to life and reflects the discovery of this amazingly well-preserved prehistoric man, who was found in the Ötztal Alps on 19 September 1991. The composition by Otto M. Schwarz is an impressive homage to Ötzi and his story. Through the skilful use of orchestral instruments, Schwarz creates an atmosphere that captures the mystery and significance of this astonishing find. The music takes the listener on a journey through time, with the sounds capturing the mysterious aura of the glacial landscape and the timelessness of the prehistoric era. On 19 September 1991, a German couple, Helmut and Erika Simon, came across the mummified body of a man during a holiday in the Ötztal Alps, which later turned out to be around 5300 years old. This sensational find became known as "Ötzi" and is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Ötzi was exposed by the retreat of a glacier, which led to his astonishing preservation. His well-preserved belongings, including weapons, clothing and tools, offer a unique insight into life in the Neolithic period. Ötzi is not only an archaeological sensation, but has also provided important information about the diet, clothing, tools and medical practices of his time. Ötzi has not only fascinated the scientific community, but has also captured the imagination of the general public. His discovery has helped to deepen our understanding of prehistory and provide insights into the lifestyles and technologies of the Copper Age. Ötzi can be admired today in a purpose-built archaeological museum in Bolzano, Italy, where his mummified form and belongings are on display. The composition "The Man in the Ice" by Otto M. Schwarz and the story of Ötzi merge into a powerful combination of music and archaeology. Both bring the past to life and allow us to transport ourselves to the fascinating world of the Neolithic Age. Music and history merge to create a cultural experience that honours the legacy of the "Iceman" in a unique way. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Mitropa Music Wikipedia Tags: Ancient Cultures Mountains and valleys hunters and poachers travels Accidents and tragedies Decades and Epochs

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