Repertoire Review
Swashbuckler(1984)
by Michael Schelle

Music For a High Seas Adventure

Ahoy, Maties!!  Grab your favorite eye patch and sharpest sword because we’re heading out to tame the oceans!

Acclaimed American composer Michael Schelle (www.SchelleMusic.com) puts us right on the deck with Errol Flynn and Davey Jones with Swashbuckler, a fantastical piece from 1984.  With everything from clashing blades glistening in the sun to calm ocean nights under a calm, clear sky, Michael brings the high seas to you to the point where you can almost smell the slaty air and rum-soaked crew.

We dare you to listen to Swashbuckler and not feel the energy, excitement, and romance of life on the open seas.

Enjoy the performance, Me Hearties!

NCO Music Director Andrew Lyon with Michael Schelle
after Andrew conducted the 2016 American Premiere of Michael’s “Rain”, composed in 2009.