Subtitled “A Symphony For Peace And Justice,” this is Heitzeg’s most monumental composition to date. Originally commissioned by Gustavus Adolphus College to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prizes, this CD is a live recording of the premiere performance at the College on October 2, 2001.
Nobel Symphony was performed a second time on April 18, 2004 with an interactive media component.
Featured musicians
- The Gustavus Orchestra
Warren Friesen, conductor - The Gustavus Choir
Gregory Aune, conductor - Christ Chapel Choir
Patricia Kazarow, conductor - The Lucia Singers
Patricia Snapp, conductor - The Metropolitan Boys Choir
Bea Hasselmann, director - The Mankato Children’s Choir
Julie Aune, cirector - International Students (Peace Chant)
Jenifer Ward, coordinator
Tracks
- Reading of Composer’s Words
- Preamble for Known and Unknown Worlds
- Narration
- I. Literature: War is wide…
- II. Chemistry: Anthem and Elements
- Proclamation for Economic Justice
- III. Economics: To have and have not
- IV. Physics: Universal Scherzo
- Proclamation for the Sick and Suffering
- V. Physiology or Medicine: Chaconne for Healing
- Narration / Peace Chant
- VI. Peace: Circles of Compassion
- Postlude for the Rights Of All
Audio Samples
Excerpt from movement VI. Peace: Circles of Compassion