Of Wind & Weeping, Christopher Bond. Flugel Horn Soloist and Brass Band

Of Wind & Weeping, Christopher Bond. Flugel Horn and Brass Band

For Flugel Horn & Piano, written for and commissioned by David James & Tongwynlais Temperance Band.

The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus is a key element of the myths associated with the Trojan war.. Its exact nature has been a subject of dispute in both the classical period and modern times. In the lliad, the two heroes have a deep and meaningful friendship. Achilles is tender towards Patroclus, while he is callous and arrogant towards others. Of Wind & Weeping (2015) is a flugel solo, with the soloist representing Greek warrior Achilles and the pain he faces following the death of Patroclus. For a brief moment, Achilles character shifts from a strong and unbreakable warrior to an emotional and vulnerable character. The solo should be played with expression and feeling, a character who is mourning a loved one with mixed feelings of sadness, shock and vengeance.

The work was written in early 2015 for flugel soloist David James and Tongwynlais Temperance Band, with whom he is a member.