Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Timothy Loest
Grade 0.5
Publisher: FJH Music Company
This gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He who commanded 250 ships and 28,000 men a century before Columbus set sail for the New World. Experience a captivating pentatonic melody immersed in vivid orchestration and colorful percussion writing. An exceptional choice for your next concert and a perfect launch pad to multicultural discovery.
A great compliment to the composer's popular work A Beethoven Lullaby, this original piece pays homage to Beethoven's fifth symphony, immersing students in the style of the first movement without feeling like they are playing a watered-down arrangement. Conductors will surely notice the many nods (both subtle and not so subtle) to Beethoven's masterpiece while also exploring original themes. (Grade 1.5 - 2, Dur 2:30)
