Wrath of the Pharaoh

“Wrath of the Pharaoh” is a dramatic concert band piece inspired by the turbulent reign of Ramses III, the last Great Pharaoh. The music opens with dark, foreboding textures that set the stage for looming conflict, soon giving way to bold, regal themes representing the Pharaoh’s authority. Driving rhythms and sharp contrasts reflect both external invasions and internal unrest, including the historic workers’ strike. As the piece builds, the intensity mirrors Ramses’ brutal retaliation, unleashing his wrath in a powerful final surge and the empire’s decline.