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樂曲解說

這部傑作被譽為當代最優秀的管樂團作品之一，以音樂描繪降臨於凡人的種種悲劇。作品運用了二十世紀的作曲技法，為演奏者提供了一次具挑戰性的當代音樂入門體驗。本曲榮獲 Neil A. Kjos 紀念獎，並在終曲中加入〈共和國戰歌（Battle Hymn of the Republic）〉的合唱段落，觀眾亦可一同參與演唱，使演出更具感染力與共鳴。

One of the best contemporary band pieces of our time, this masterwork represents the tragedies which befall all mortals. The use of the 20th century compositional techniques provides a challenging introduction to contemporary music. Winner of the Neil A. Kjos Memorial Award, this piece ends with the singing of Battle Hymn of the Republic, in which the audience may participate.