Toward the unknown Brass band Oliver Messiaen’s composition Oiseaux Exotiques

Oliver Messiaen’s composition Oiseaux Exotiques

It was their desire to have these songs ( which were meaningful to them) be part of a new work to be composed

Fidelium means 'faithful' in Latin

Een virtuoos en energiek werk

It refers to honorary member Wim's fifty years of loyal commitment to 'his' 'Prince Bernhard'

Toward the unknown Brass band Oliver Messiaen’s composition Oiseaux ExotiquesToward the unknown was written 'Het Achterhoeks Fanfare Orkest' (conducted by Gerd Wensink) on the occasion of the 2022 production of Celestial Music. The work is inspired by the theme and program of this production as well as the poem Toward the unknow region by Walth Whitman.