Deborah's Triumph Jael's Revenge

A thrilling concert work of intense drama and excitement. The quiet opening is serene and peaceful, yet it has a lingering hint of the upcoming battle that soon will take place. Rapidly moving woodwind lines introduce the change in mood while long flowing melodic lines rise up, building in anticipation and suspense. Soon the musical battle is in full swing, with fast-moving woodwind lines competing with punctuating brass and percussion figures that collide for the huge finale.