Songs from the Lowlands is a collection of songs from the 16th and 17th centuries from my native country The Netherlands, formerly known as The Low Countries. They are, by turns, patriotic songs by Adriaen Valerius from the time when our country was occupied by Spain, naughty love songs and a drinking song, Peeckel-Haringh. Songs from the Lowlands was written for the farewell concert of my dear friend Jim Yarnell, who has been the director of bands at The American School of The Hague for four decades. Jim conducted the première at his final concert, April 8, 2022, and now enjoys a well-deserved retirement.
Duration: 12.00
Songs from the Lowlands can be performed instrumental or with SATB choir (choral parts available separately).