Die Schwalbe
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Die Schwalbe
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Series Edition Polkawahnsinn
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Edition Deine Blasmusik
- Order no. EDBM473422
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Description:
With "Die Schwalbe," Alexandra Hahn presents her debut work—a lively polka that combines lightness, movement, and warmth. Inspired by the return of swallows from the south, the piece captures that special atmosphere when summer arrives and a new energy becomes palpable. Chirping interludes in the woodwinds, lively rhythmic shifts in the percussion, and a subtle sense of timbre paint a picture of these lively birds: nimble, curious, and full of spirit. A touch of Spanish warmth shimmers through the Bohemian summer feeling, lending the polka its unmistakable charm. Created as a personal wedding gift for a married couple who are friends, "Die Schwalbe" is more than just music—it is a loving dedication that, with every performance, evokes a sense of connection, friendship, and shared joy. Lively, heartfelt, and full of good cheer.