Capture of the U-505
John Willmarth
Capture of the U-505 is a historically programmatic piece influenced by Richard Wagner’s use of leitmotif, a musical device in which a character, place, or idea is depicted through a musical theme. Throughout the work the top two drums …
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Capture of the U-505 is a historically programmatic piece influenced by Richard Wagner’s use of leitmotif, a musical device in which a character, place, or idea is depicted through a musical theme. Throughout the work the top two drums represent the American naval forces and the bottom drums the German U-boat U-505. The piece comprises four sections: The U-boat, The Chase, The Battle and The Capture.