Roland, a piece for wind orchestra composed by Benoît Barrail, is loosely inspired by the adventures of the famous Frankish warrior and nephew of Charlemagne, according to legend. The piece specifically recounts the final moments of the Battle of Roncevaux as recounted in the famous Song of Roland. This piece is fairly easy and does not require an overly large instrumental force.

The introduction of brass and percussion plunges us into an epic universe with a light and haunting theme played a...