The Gettysburg Address of Abraham Lincoln was comprised of only ten sentences and 272 words, of which 210 were only one syllable in length. And yet, the rhetorical genius of Abraham Lincoln changed the course of history in the aftermath of a brutal Civil War. “A New Birth of Freedom”, by composer Rob Romeyn, honors Lincoln’s historic vision for the country and dedicates itself to that noble cause. After a short introduction, a rudimentary solo section is featured on a theme that is reminiscent of the Fife and Drum musical styles of the Civil War days. This theme is developed upon as the piece unfolds, gradually building and leading to a glorious, powerful and dramatic moment. The work then moves to a restatement of that same “Fife and Drum” section on which it began, this time leading to a reflective and contemplative conclusion. A truly outstanding work that will bring a touch of class and nobility to any concert or festival performance!
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Until then, please enjoy this recording by The Washington Winds, conducted by Edward S. Petersen.
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