Theme song on the siege of the city of Belfort from
1870 – 1871. The play is separated into six parts
representing the main historical events of this
battle.
First part
The first military march represents Colonel
Denfert-Rochereau's garrison of 15,000 men who dispute
all the approaches. The Prussian army comes up against
stronger resistance than expected. The guitar and the
drums bring a touch of contemporary music softening the
martial style of the military march.
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Theme song on the siege of the city of Belfort from
1870 – 1871. The play is separated into six parts
representing the main historical events of this
battle.
First part
The first military march represents Colonel
Denfert-Rochereau's garrison of 15,000 men who dispute
all the approaches. The Prussian army comes up against
stronger resistance than expected. The guitar and the
drums bring a touch of contemporary music softening the
martial style of the military march.
Second part
The Prussian army, under the command of General Udo von
Treskow, took position around the town and bombarded it
vigorously with their short-range guns. They are
represented by percussion, drums, piano, bass and
electric guitar.
Third part
Despair and disease ravage the city. A sad lament
ensues. The oboe, the flute, the piccolo and the
electric guitar sing the complaint of the desperate
inhabitants.
Fourth part
The Great Eastern Army, commanded by General
Charles-Denis Bourbaki, marches to liberate Belfort. A
second military march begins, like the first time, it
is accompanied by more up-to-date instrumentation.
part five
The German guns roar again on the Perches redoubt.
Again, the percussion, drums, bass and electric guitar
are unleashed. The cello marks the great resistance of
the French.
The final
The armistice is signed and the garrison of Belfort
leaves the city, heads held high and arms drawn. The
brass announce their pride.
