''The Hope'' (Danish: ''Håbet'') is a work for brass band, percussion, choir, and

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written in 2001 by Frederik Magle, depicting the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. It consists of two movements with the first being purely instrumental. The choir enters in the second movement using text from Psalm 27. The music was commissioned by the Admiral Danish Fleet (Royal Danish Navy Operational Command) for the 200th anniversary of the battle in 2001. ''The Hope'' also commemorates Olfert Fischer (Commander of the Danish fleet in 1801) who lies buried in the Reformed Church, Copenhagen, where the first performance of the work took place on April 1, 2001, with the Royal Danish Navy Band, the choir of the Reformed church, and Frederik Magle himself on organ. ''The Hope'' is not pure program music, but includes highly visual elements in the description of the battle. The percussion is placed both in front and behind the audience, creating a special effect when the

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, sounding from behind the audience, is answered by

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s in front - and the other way round - backwards and forwards above the audience, »as if cannon balls are flying over their heads«.Magle, Frederik. Liner notes from the CD ''Søværnet Ønsker God Vind'' (2005) Frederik Magle has said of his thoughts behind the music: ''The Hope'' was released on the album ''Søværnet Ønsker God Vind'' (''The Royal Danish Navy Wishes Godspeed'') in 2005 with the Royal Danish Navy Band. The album was published by the

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Instrumentation

The work is scored for * Brass band with 4 Trumpets or

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s, 1

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, 1 or 2 French horns, 2 Trombones, 1 Euphonium, and 2 Tubas * 5 Percussionists * Timpani * Mixed choir (SATB) *

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There is also a version for 4 (or more) cornets, 1 flugelhorn, 3 tenor horns, 2 baritones, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 euphonium, 2 tubas, 5 percussionists, timpani, choir, and organ. ''The Hope'' is published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen

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'The Hope' for Brass Band, Choir, Organ, and Percussion by Frederik Magle
(magle.dk) {{DEFAULTSORT:Hope Choral compositions 2001 compositions Compositions by Frederik Magle Works about battles and military operations Compositions for brass band Psalm settings