Departure – Music in the Sign of Change

Zeitgeist. Change. New beginning.
Terms that shape our present – ​​especially in the age of digitalization. But change is more than just technological progress: It is emotional, profound, and sometimes even silent.

This new concert work by Otto M. Schwarz is a musical reflection on the dawn of a new era. The opening is already fast-paced, energetic, and full of excitement—the sonic expression of the feeling when new worlds open up: full of opportunity, hope, and dynamism. Yet change presents many faces. It is not only loud and epochal, but also quiet, searching, thoughtful, and individual.

The music guides us through precisely this arc of tension—from the impulse of departure to inner contemplation. The focus is on humanity with all its creativity, courage, and power for renewal.

The final bars are titled "Good Vibes" —a musical promise. They represent optimism, light, and the conviction that the future is a path we can shape ourselves.

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Title: Spirit of Time - Brass Band Score

Cast: brass band

Composer: Otto M. Schwarz

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Work type: concert piece

Level: 4

Duration: 9:58 min

ISMN: 9790502952211

Manufacturer No.: SDP163-22-201