SKU: BT.DHP-0950665-120

9x12 inches.

Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’[railroad arsenal], based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. It was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year and conducted by the composer. In the mean time, Arsenal has been recorded several times by such renowed performers like the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, the Black Dyke BB etc.

Wer auf der Suche nach einem originalen, anspruchsvollen, eleganten und festlichen Konzertmarsch ist, hat ihn mit Arsenal von Jan Van der Roost gefunden. Arsenal wurde aus Anlass des 50jährigen Jubiläums der 'Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal' (Blasorchester des belgischen Eisenbahnarsenals) in Mechelen, Belgien, komponiert. Der würdevolle Konzertmarsch enthält wunderschöne Themen und eine ausgedehnte Melodie im Trio.

SKU: BT.DHP-0991779-020

Minerva by Jan Van der Roost was composed on the commission of the German “Musikverein Braunshausen” on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the orchestra. The composition, first performed on September 17, 1999, is not a street march but a concert march, just like Mercury and Arsenal. The use and variation of different rhythmic patterns gives the first part of this march a distinctly dynamic character. Two main themes are presented in several instrumental combinations. The theme from the trio, on the other hand, is characterized by a broad melodic approach using large intervals. This theme, wreathed by high woodwinds, is heard one more time after a contrasting newpart, but now in a somewhat slower tempo. The counterpoint in this part refers to the first part of the march. The brilliant ending suits a festive anniversary march!