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Title	In the Shadow of Napoleon
Article no.	4082880
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Suite
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Belgium (be)
Publisher *	Beriato Music
Publisher's article no. *	BMP 15011634
Delivery publisher *	Music Shop Europe
Series title	Concert and Contest Collection
EAN (GTIN) *	9790365224388
ISMN *	979-0-36522438-8
Year of publication	2015
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Composer	Appermont, Bert
Difficulty level	5
Evaluation level of countries	D5 (German highest level)
Duration	15:15
Additional info/contents	This suite is based on the musical In the Shadow of Napoleon, which celebrated its extremely successful premiere in Worms on July 21, 2014. It is about Louis-Joseph Marchand, Napoleon's lackey, who becomes involved in the dispute over the emperor's inheritance and the unsolved mystery surrounding his death. The composer made it a point to combine the six songs of the musical in this suite in such a way that it appears like a new work.
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Programme notes *: The musical "In the Shadow of Napoleon" by Bert Appermont is a fascinating and rousing composition that takes listeners on a musical journey to the time of the Napoleonic Wars. The story of the musical revolves around various characters, all affected by the effects of Napoleonic rule in different ways. The musical design of "In the Shadow of Napoleon" is characterized by powerful melodies, dramatic sounds and emotional moments that perfectly capture the tension and drama of the time. Bert Appermont's music is able to convey the atmosphere and mood of this eventful era and immerse the listener in the world of Napoleon Bonaparte. The musical is about Louis-Joseph Marchand, who was a close confidant and lackey of Napoleon Bonaparte and played an important role during the emperor's reign. As a member of Napoleon's inner circle, Marchand was not only a loyal servant, but also an important advisor and confidant of the emperor. However, after Napoleon's death in 1821, Louis-Joseph Marchand found himself at the center of a controversy that remains a mystery to this day. As one of the few eyewitnesses to the emperor's death on the island of St. Helena, Marchand became involved in the dispute over the inheritance and circumstances of Napoleon's death. Some historians and conspiracy theorists claim that Napoleon was poisoned and blame Marchand and other confidants of the emperor for his death. The exact circumstances of Napoleon's death remain unclear to this day and are surrounded by various theories and speculations. Louis-Joseph Marchand was repeatedly suspected in connection with the mysterious death of the emperor and his role in Napoleon's final days and hours was intensively investigated and discussed. Marchand himself always denied any involvement in a conspiracy against Napoleon and maintained his loyalty to the end. Nevertheless, his name remains closely linked to the unresolved questions surrounding Napoleon's death and his life after the emperor's death is marked by mistrust and accusations. The musical's characters, including soldiers, middle-class women and rebels, are portrayed vividly and authentically through the music. The complex emotions and conflicts of the characters are conveyed in an impressive way through the melodies and lyrics of the musical and ensure that the listeners root for and sympathize with the protagonists. The production and performance of "In the Shadow of Napoleon" is an impressive experience that captivates the audience and takes them on an emotional rollercoaster ride. The combination of music, drama and story makes the musical an unforgettable and moving event that is both entertaining and educational. Overall, "In the Shadow of Napoleon" by Bert Appermont is an impressive and rousing musical that takes listeners back in time and captivates them with its musical and dramatic presentation. The composition of the musical testifies to the composer's artistic mastery and empathy and impressively shows the timeless fascination and impact of music on the audience. Quelle/Source/Information: Beriato Music Publishing Tags: Emperors, kings and monarchs personalities Policy and governmental decisions Conspiracy theories Contemporary History and Historical Events

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