Concorde by Daniel Berg, arranged by Jerker Johansson for Mallets and Concert Band

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  • In 1976, a journey between Paris and New York could be completed in just three hours, thanks to the Concorde—the world's most elegant aircraft. This marvel of aviation was the result of a remarkable collaboration between England and France, leading to the creation of 20 supersonic passenger planes. The project was as ambitious and groundbreaking as the U.S. space program, embodying an era when the sky was no limit to human ambition or speed.
    
    Flying on the Concorde was more than just a mode of transportation; it was an experience of unparalleled luxury. Passengers were treated to lobster, champagne, and impeccable first-class service, making each flight a celebration in itself.
    
    With the piece "Concorde," I invite the listener to embark on a journey through the skies. Take your seat, fasten your seatbelt, and enjoy the sensation of traveling in style and speed—faster than the rotation of the Earth itself!

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  • Concert Band

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  • Performed by Gothenburg Wind Ensemble with students from the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg and Ljungskile Folk High School
    
    

• About the composer +

  • Daniel Berg is a Swedish composer, musician, and professor in classical percussion at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and at the Academy of music and drama in Gothenburg.
    
    In his passion to promote the marimba as a solo- and chamber music instrument, Daniel has worked intimately with a number of composers who have written original music for the instrument. This includes more than 300 world premier for solo and chamber works. Daniel Berg is a marimba artist of Bergerault and Elite Mallets.
    
    As a composer Daniel has written a lot for solo marimba like Mistral (for Michael Burritt), Phoenix (for Robert van Sice) and Yán Jiâng (for  the Taiwan World Percussion Competition). His music for percussion ensemble have been appreciated and often performed like Kroumata (for sextet) and Arctic Nights (for quintet) - all published by Edition Svitzer.

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