Bridge Between Nations

This work builds a musical bridge between the nations of the European Union. In this composition, most countries are represented by a fragment of its national anthem. The listener will continually be surprised by the creative way the national anthems are presented. Sometimes recognisable, sometimes with a challenge to recognise. Because the fragments follow each other, and complement each other in a logical way, this work does not sound like a regular medley, but rather like a varied concert work with interesting folkloristic elements.

As an introduction, you can hear the thematic beginning of the Eurovision March, immediately followed by the various national anthems. Partly because Jacob de Haan often changes the tonality, for example from major to minor, the songs can be heard in a completely different light. Jacob de Haan: “I dedicated this work to Henk van Lijnschooten. As a composer he was a great example to me and worked in an exemplary manner often with existing folk songs in his compositions”.