BMB Wind Quintet

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Image courtesy of L'auditori

The First World War left an indelible mark on the lives of Carl Nielsen The Danish composer was at the peak of his artistic maturity, and the troubling trend of warmongering across Europe influenced him greatly in the latter part of his career.

Meanwhile, Hindemith and Ibert, who were still young, were required to serve in the military: Hindemith in the German army and Ibert in the French army, where each one participated in the military band. This life-changing experience inspired them to create a musical language of their own, blending contemporary avant-garde elements with their distinct individual styles.

The result of the mark that war left on these three composers are three classic pieces for wind quintet, each showcasing the distinct personality of its instruments and brought to life in this performance by the skillful interpretations of five pivotal musicians from the Barcelona Symphonic Band.

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