In recent decades, we humans have witnessed a multitude of disturbing developments. Consider the direct and ongoing destructive impact of humans on nature: Air and water quality are declining, soils are being depleted, plants are lacking pollinators, coasts are less protected from storms, forests are being cleared, biodiversity is being lost, and the environment is being polluted.

In stark contrast to this are the intelligence and boundless creativity of humans: What about all the high-tech advances? What lies ahead in the field of artificial intelligence? Will we let machines make human decisions? What ethical questions arise from this?

This composition reflects the desperation and urgency of human action. The music is inspired by the brutal forces of nature that ravage our world as a direct result of human failure and selfishness.

Are we heading for a "Judgment Day"? Or will humanity find a way to reverse negative trends and create a more livable, peaceful, and joyful environment for people, animals, and nature?

To underline this message, composer Peter Knockaert chose a very classical idiom used by many composers in classical music: the "Dies Irae." Traditionally, the Dies Irae is the third part of a requiem (funeral mass). The text used in 'Judgment Day' (for optional choir) is taken from the original Latin text.

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Title: Judgment Day - Dies Irae - Concert Band Score

Cast: wind orchestra

Composer: Peter Knockaert

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Work type: concert piece

Level: 3

Duration: 3:50 min

ISMN: 9790502953461

Manufacturer No.: SDP239-23-01