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Mirage
A Symphonic Portrait inspired by the saga of ‘The Flying Dutchman’
The composition Mirage is inspired by the legend of the ghost ship ‘The Flying Dutchman,’ a story deeply rooted in maritime folklore. Cursed to wander the oceans forever, the ship often looms like a mirage on the horizon—a mysterious apparition in which reality and illusion blend intangibly.
In Mirage the music tries to bring this mystical appearance to life. The piece begins with an atmosphere of mystery and wonder, creating the illusion of a mirage. The listener is taken to the vast sea, where the boundaries between the real and the unreal blur and the ghostly silhouette of the ship gradually becomes visible. Suddenly the tone changes. Powerful rhythms and stormy harmonies follow, expressing the ship’s battle against the raging forces of nature. After this intense part, in which the musicians are pushed to their limits, the tranquility of the sea returns. The recurring mirages inspire the composer to create a lyrical middle section, in which various soloists tell their stories within this legend.
In the final part, the sails are hoisted again and the three-master continues its endless journey.
| Composer: | Jan de Haan |
| Instrumentation: | Brass band |
| Genre: | Concertwork |
| Level: | 6 |
| Duration: | 15:00 |
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| Publisher: | music@jandehaan.com |
