No Man’s Land

Music | Choose one music option

BARBER
First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12 — 9 min.
COPLAND
Quiet City — 10 min.
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Largo — 15 min.
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
"Pastoral" Symphony No. 3: II. Lento moderato — 9 min.

Sample music | via SoundCloud

Description |

In remembrance of World War I, No Man’s Land is a glimpse into the turbulent period from 1914 to 1918. The poetic montage of WWI photography, thoughtfully selected from over a dozen countries, emphasizes the collision between centuries-old traditions and the emergence of modern warfare that set the stage for the 20th century’s abrupt coming of age.

Consider programming this piece alongside Citizen Soldier, the optional WWII companion piece that has four additional music options.

Format |
Live music + multiple digital projectors + 440-square-foot screen + 100s of historical images choreographed by our artist
Premiere |
Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (Copland version), The Phoenix Symphony (Shostakovich version), Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra (Barber version)
Pairs well with |
Citizen Soldier, The Eternal Struggle, National Park Suite
Information
Production notes
  • Created using historical imagery from the archives of more than 12 countries
  • Choreography and production research by Nicholas Bardonnay
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