Seven Wonders

The Seven Wonders of the World were monuments that expressed the culmination of man's ingenuity and imagination. They were architectural and engineering marvels, which inspire awe even today. The Great Pyramid of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Pharos lighthouse of Alexandria each have a fascinating story to tell. This suite for symphonic band is a musical reflection on the character and expression of these Seven Wonders.