Fanfare for the Common Man was written during World War II, and this year marks the 80th anniversary of its end. During the composition of the piece, America was deeply involved in the war, and Aaron Copland decided to write a piece expressing the strength and pride of ordinary people who contributed to the defense of their homeland during the conflict.
The musical accompaniment to the Star Wars films by John Williams also has a fanfare-like character at times. It is considered one of the most iconic works in the history of film scoring. The Planets by English composer Gustav Holst are also known for their monumentality. The piece, first performed in 1918, consists of seven parts named after the planets of our solar system.
programme
Aaron Copland:
Fanfare for the common man
John Williams:
Star Wars, Suite for Orchestra
I. Main Title
II. Princess Leia’s Theme
III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
IV. Yoda’s Theme
V. Throne Room & End Title
Gustav Holst:
Planets Op. 32, Symphonic Suite
I. Mars, the Bringer of War
II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
VI. Uranus, the Magician
VII. Neptune, the Mystic
performers
Jitro Hradec Králové Children’s Choir
Choirmaster Jiří Skopal
Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK
Conductor Tomáš Brauner
