Leonardo : Based on the codices of Leonardo da Vinci
This work is based on the life and work of painter Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) who was also a sculptor, inventor, philosopher and researcher. Who doesn’t know his famous ‘Mona Lisa’ or ‘The Last Supper’? The composer used da Vinci’s note books (also known as codices) as a source of inspiration and the work follows the artist’s career programmatically. This is an incredible piece of music in which you almost can touch the artist and sense his urge for innovation and passion, making him one of the most important and interesting influencers of the 16th century.Leonardo by Otto M. Schwarz is an 11-minute work for Concert Band based on the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci.Born in Italy in 1452, da Vinci was a polymath of the Renaissance period whose interests included astronomy, philosophy, science and mathematics as well as the visual arts. He is considered one of the greatest painters of all time - who does not know of his famous ‘Mona Lisa’ or ‘The Last Supper’?Inspired by da Vinci's notebooks, or codices, this composition takes the listener on a journey through the artist's incredible career. Through his music, Schwarz brings da Vinci back to life. The listener will beable to sense the passion, and the urge for innovation that set da Vinci apart as one of the most remarkable thinkers of the 16th century.This is the score only.
