Anton Weeren

Son of the Sun

Everyone knows the famous Bible story of Samson and Delilah. Samson means "Son of the Sun". This extremely strong man derives his strength from his long hair. When he reveals this secret to his beloved Delilah, she cuts off his hair, causing him to lose his powers and be captured by the Philistines. The tragic history of Samson is musically interpreted in this concert work written in an oriental style, in three movements.

Part 1: Samson's Exceptional Power - Describes a large, strong, combative, passionate man with long hair and a terrifying supernatural appearance. An attractive warrior, engaging, charismatic with gigantic muscles and inhuman strength.
Part 2: Treacherous Love - An emotional narrative about treacherous love. Passionate and deep from the heart, with boundless desire and trust. Tears of pain can be heard in the great betrayal and her lies, the why, and his deepest regret.
Part 3: Delilah's Charm - The unprecedented seductiveness of Delilah, the fairest woman among the Philistines. It sounds like a Persian belly dancer, veiled and perfumed, moving with her tinkling necklaces and jewelry to uplifting oriental music. Dancing and twisting her hips, her prey carefully intoxicated by her beauty. Uplifting rhythms of drums, colors, and scents of perfume and incense—seductive but treacherous.

0 Full Score A3 - 1 Full Score - 1 Piccolo - 2 Flute I - 2 Flute II - 2 Oboe I + II - 2 Bassoon - 1 Clarinet Eb - 4 Clarinet I - 4 Clarinet II - 4 Clarinet III - 1 Bass Clarinet - 2 Alto Saxophone - 2 Tenor Saxophone - 1 Baritone Saxophone - 2 Trumpet I - 2 Trumpet II - 2 Trumpet III - 1 Horn I Eb - 1 Horn I F - 1 Horn II Eb - 1 Horn II F - 1 Horn III Eb - 1 Horn III F - 1 Horn IV Eb - 1 Horn IV F - 2 Trombone I C - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone I Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone II C - 1 Trombone II Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone II Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone III C - 1 Trombone III Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone III Bb (BC) - 2 Euphonium C - 2 Euphonium Bb (BC) - 2 Euphonium Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (BC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (BC) - 2 Tuba C I - 2 Tuba C II - 1 Percussion I - 1 Percussion II - 1 Mallets - 1 Timpani