Sparkling Pleasure
In honour of the 125th anniversary of the Ons Genoegen fanfare band from Wijdenes (The Netherlands), Eric Swiggers composed the festive work Sparkling Pleasure. The title is a playful reference to the name of the orchestra and the musical pleasure it has been bringing for more than a century.
The composition opens with a sparkling fanfare full of energy and joie de vivre, followed by a tender Andante that offers space for reflection and emotion. After a reprise of the opening, an Andante con Grandezza follows, in which the two main themes sound together, symbolising the future merger with a fanfare band from a neighbouring village. The work reflects the rich history of the fanfare band and the solidarity within the community.