Composer

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Graeme Koehne

Genre

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Orchestral

Average_duration

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7:23

The Voyage is the third movement of the collaborative Gallipoli Symphony, composed by Graeme Koehne. The symphony was commissioned by the Australian War Memorial to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign during World War I. The premiere of the symphony was held on April 23, 2015, at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The Voyage is a powerful and emotional piece that captures the sense of anticipation and uncertainty felt by the soldiers as they embarked on their journey to Gallipoli. The movement begins with a haunting melody played by the strings, which is then joined by the woodwinds and brass. The music builds in intensity, reflecting the growing excitement and anxiety of the soldiers as they set sail. As the music reaches its climax, the sound of the ship's horn can be heard, signaling the departure of the troops. The music then shifts to a more reflective and somber tone, as the soldiers begin to contemplate the dangers that lie ahead. The movement ends with a sense of uncertainty and foreboding, as the soldiers face an unknown future. Overall, The Voyage is a powerful and evocative piece of music that captures the emotions and experiences of the soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign. It is a fitting tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the war, and a reminder of the human cost of conflict.

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